Canty Elem School

www.cps.edu

818 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Canty Elementary School, located in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and is often viewed as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a structured learning environment. It typically maintains a focus on core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a traditional curriculum.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a safe and accessible environment for local families. Like many schools in the district, Canty emphasizes parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a close-knit culture among staff, students, and families. While it adheres to district-wide academic standards and performance assessments, the school continues to work toward enhancing student growth and preparing its graduates for the transition to high school.

818

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canty Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	421
Black	17
Asian	23
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
421 (51.5 %)
White
342 (41.8 %)
Asian
23 (2.8 %)
Black
17 (2.1 %)
Two or More
13 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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)534-1238
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 80

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 82