Blaine Elem School

www.cps.edu

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Blaine Elementary School, located in Chicago’s vibrant Lakeview neighborhood, is a highly regarded public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it is well-known for its strong academic reputation, community-focused environment, and commitment to fostering a well-rounded education. The school typically draws from the local community and is recognized for having an active parent body and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both rigorous coursework and student enrichment.

The school’s curriculum is complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities, reflecting its emphasis on developing the whole child. Situated on West Grace Street, Blaine provides a stable educational setting that consistently ranks among the top-performing neighborhood schools in the city. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning and community involvement, Blaine Elementary remains a sought-after institution for families living within the Southport Corridor and the broader North Side area.

643

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blaine Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	100
Black	17
Asian	38
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	2

White
428 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
100 (15.6 %)
Two or More
58 (9.0 %)
Asian
38 (5.9 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)534-5750
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 59

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blaine Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	71
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blaine Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	49.3%
Male	326	50.7%

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