CICS - WEST BELDEN CAMPUS

CICS - West Belden Campus is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 527 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

CICS West Belden, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated as part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is widely recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and a student-centered educational philosophy. By utilizing a flexible instructional model, the school aims to tailor its curriculum to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of each individual student, fostering an environment where learners can progress at their own pace.

Beyond its academic rigor, CICS West Belden is known for its strong focus on community engagement and the development of the "whole child." The school places a heavy emphasis on restorative justice practices and social-emotional learning, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive culture for its diverse student body. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the school provides a collaborative atmosphere that encourages students to take ownership of their learning, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact CICS - West Belden Campus at (773) 637-9430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2245 N McVicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
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CICS - WEST BELDEN CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 527 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CICS - WEST BELDEN CAMPUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.5%
Black or African American
7.0%
White
0.9%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.