Audubon Elem School

www.cps.edu

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Audubon Elementary School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. Known for its rigorous academic environment and strong sense of community, the school consistently maintains a high performance rating within the district. Audubon places a significant emphasis on a well-rounded education, integrating a robust core curriculum with arts and extracurricular programming designed to foster critical thinking and student engagement.

The school is frequently recognized for its stable and dedicated teaching staff, as well as an active parent-teacher organization that contributes significantly to the school’s resources and culture. Because of its reputation for academic excellence and its location in a family-friendly neighborhood, Audubon is a sought-after institution in the area, often operating as a centerpiece for local community involvement. Its mission focuses on cultivating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for success in competitive high school environments and beyond.

577

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Audubon Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	101
Black	10
Asian	27
Two or More	50

White
389 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (17.5 %)
Two or More
50 (8.7 %)
Asian
27 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-5470
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 129

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Audubon Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	129
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	46
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Audubon Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	50.3%
Male	287	49.7%

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