School Overview
Bass Elementary School, located at 1140 W 66th St in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically rooted in its local community, the school provides educational services for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The facility is designed to serve the families of the surrounding residential area, acting as a central hub for academic development and extracurricular programming in the Englewood community.

As part of the CPS network, Bass Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum while working to meet the specific social and academic needs of its student population. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while often participating in various district-led initiatives aimed at school improvement and student enrichment. Families looking for detailed information on enrollment, current performance ratings, or specific school programs are encouraged to visit the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly, as district policies and school-specific offerings can evolve annually.
341
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bass Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic14
Black326
  • Black
    326 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.1 %)
  • White
    1 (0.3 %)
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)535-3275
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 34
Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bass Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten31
Grade 141
Grade 239
Grade 329
Grade 439
Grade 535
Grade 636
Grade 728
Grade 834
Grade 122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bass Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17150.1%
Male17049.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)