UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-DONOGHUE

Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

The University of Chicago Charter School (UCCS) Donoghue Campus, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the University of Chicago’s network of charter schools, Donoghue is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory academic foundation. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to close the achievement gap by fostering both strong intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Because of its direct affiliation with the University of Chicago, the school often benefits from the research, pedagogical innovations, and educational resources provided by the university’s Urban Education Institute. The campus is known for a structured learning environment that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. By integrating university-led best practices into its daily curriculum, the Donoghue campus strives to prepare its young learners for long-term academic success in selective middle and high schools throughout the city.

For more information, contact Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue at (773) 285-5301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653-1406
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UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-DONOGHUE is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
534
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 534 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-DONOGHUE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.