Bateman Elem School

www.cps.edu

885 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bateman Elementary School, located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a diverse and highly-regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academics with social-emotional learning. Bateman has long been recognized for its inclusive environment, offering various programs to support a wide range of learners, including those in their specialized cluster programs and English Language Learner services.

Beyond the classroom, Bateman is celebrated for its commitment to the arts, technology integration, and community involvement. The school maintains an active parent-teacher organization and frequently engages with the local neighborhood through events and collaborative partnerships. By fostering a supportive and culturally rich atmosphere, Bateman aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to be thoughtful, engaged citizens within the broader Chicago community.

885

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bateman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	632
Black	19
Asian	38
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
632 (71.4 %)
White
166 (18.8 %)
Asian
38 (4.3 %)
Two or More
24 (2.7 %)
Black
19 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)534-5055
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 80

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bateman Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	81
Grade 8	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bateman Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	434	49%
Male	451	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)