ACERO CHTR - ESMERA SANTIAGO CMPS
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 283 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Acero Charter School - Esmeralda Santiago Campus is a public charter school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, it serves students in grades K-8 with a focus on academic rigor, college readiness, and the development of strong character. The school is known for its culturally responsive approach, aiming to provide a high-quality education that honors the diverse backgrounds of its student body, while preparing them to succeed in competitive high school environments.
The Esmeralda Santiago campus emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates technology, core curriculum, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close partnerships between educators and families, the school strives to close the achievement gap for students in the local community. It is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingual education and its dedication to ensuring that students graduate with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic and professional success.
For more information, contact Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps at (312) 455-5410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60622-3422
(312) 455-5410
ACERO CHTR - ESMERA SANTIAGO CMPS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 283 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACERO CHTR - ESMERA SANTIAGO CMPS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- White
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
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.