Bennett Elem School

www.cps.edu

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School, located at 10115 S. Prairie Ave in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, is a PK–8 institution serving the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, Bennett is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school operates within a diverse community, striving to provide essential educational resources and extracurricular opportunities to the local youth in the 60628 area.

Academically, Bennett Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards aligned with CPS goals, aiming to improve literacy and numeracy skills across all grade levels. The school often serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting family and community engagement through school events and partnerships. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Bennett Elementary seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

258

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	252
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
252 (97.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)535-5460
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 22

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bennett Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bennett Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	56.2%
Male	113	43.8%

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