Boone Elem School

www.cps.edu

724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Boone Elementary School, located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a diverse and culturally rich public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its ability to serve a large population of English Language Learners and students from various international backgrounds. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to provide a supportive environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of its surrounding community.

Beyond its core academic program, Boone Elementary focuses on cultivating a sense of community and civic engagement among its students. The school actively works to maintain partnerships with local organizations and families to enhance educational resources and extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing personalized learning and inclusive practices, Boone aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success while fostering a sense of belonging and academic excellence within the West Ridge area.

724

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boone Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	289
Black	74
Asian	247
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

Hispanic
289 (39.9 %)
Asian
247 (34.1 %)
White
97 (13.4 %)
Black
74 (10.2 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)534-2160
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 44

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Boone Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	84
Grade 8	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Boone Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	377	52.1%
Male	347	47.9%

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