Carnegie Elem School

www.cps.edu

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Carnegie Elementary School, located in the Woodlawn 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 is situated at 1414 E. 61st Pl. and acts as a neighborhood hub, focusing on providing a foundational education to its diverse student body. Like many schools in the district, Carnegie emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development, working within the framework of CPS policies to prepare students for high school and beyond.

The school is known for its involvement in the Woodlawn community, reflecting the specific demographic and cultural character of the South Side of Chicago. Historically, the school has placed an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, often collaborating with local community organizations and partners to provide enrichment opportunities for its students. For families looking for specific details regarding current performance metrics, curriculum highlights, or extracurricular programs, it is recommended to view the school’s latest report card on the official Chicago Public Schools website.

443

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carnegie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	8
Black	427
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
427 (96.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)535-0530
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 31

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carnegie Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	53
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carnegie Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	48.1%
Male	230	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)