Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad

www.cps.edu

685 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy, located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, is a public neighborhood school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As its name suggests, the school emphasizes a robust curriculum in mathematics and the sciences, aiming to cultivate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in its diverse student body. The school is known for being a focal point of the local community, fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement while supporting the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core STEM focus, Brentano is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. The school actively engages families and community partners to enhance learning opportunities and maintains a mission of preparing students for success in high-quality high schools. By combining rigorous academic standards with a supportive neighborhood atmosphere, Brentano strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for all of its students.

685

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	344
Black	32
Asian	9
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
344 (50.2 %)
White
247 (36.1 %)
Two or More
50 (7.3 %)
Black
32 (4.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)534-4100
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 67

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	52.6%
Male	325	47.4%

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