Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy

www.cps.edu

199 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Turner-Drew Elementary Language Academy**, located in the Princeton Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As a designated "Language Academy," the school focuses on providing an enriched academic environment that emphasizes language acquisition and literacy alongside a standard core curriculum. It serves as a community hub for students in the 60620 area, striving to prepare children for success in secondary education by fostering critical thinking and communication skills.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond its core language-focused programming, Turner-Drew often integrates extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives designed to keep students engaged and invested in their schooling. By balancing academic rigor with a focus on cultural and linguistic development, the academy aims to equip its students with the essential tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

199

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	195

Black
195 (98.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.0 %)

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)535-5720
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 19

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	28
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	96	48.2%
Male	103	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)