Black Magnet Elem School

www.cps.edu

395 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Black Magnet Elementary School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a "Magnet" school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum intended to attract students from a broader geographic area than a standard neighborhood school. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating specialized programming to support student development and engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its efforts to foster a supportive and structured learning environment. By offering a magnet program, the school aims to provide students with unique educational opportunities, often incorporating enhanced resources or distinct teaching methodologies designed to prepare them for high school and beyond. Families in the area typically view Black Magnet as a key educational institution that prioritizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its diverse student body.

395

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Magnet Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	385
Two or More	2

Black
385 (97.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

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)535-6390
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black Magnet Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	48
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black Magnet Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	51.9%
Male	190	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)