Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch

www.cps.edu

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Bradwell Community Arts & Science Elementary School**, located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating arts-based learning and scientific inquiry into its daily curriculum. Its mission is centered on fostering academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Bradwell is known for serving as a hub for the local community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with community partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and support services. By focusing on both artistic expression and rigorous scientific education, Bradwell strives to create a well-rounded learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its neighborhood students while promoting a culture of high expectations and community pride.

424

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	10
Black	409
Two or More	4

Black
409 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
White
1 (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)535-6600
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 19

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	41
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	52.4%
Male	202	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)