Carroll Elem School

www.cps.edu

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Carroll Elementary School, located in the Ashburn 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 committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school’s academic approach generally aligns with the CPS curriculum, aiming to meet state standards in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Carroll Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage students holistically. By prioritizing small-group instruction and social-emotional learning, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within their local community.

421

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carroll Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	62
Black	347
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
347 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
62 (14.7 %)
White
8 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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)535-9414
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 72

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carroll Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	43
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	33
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carroll Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	44.2%
Male	235	55.8%

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