Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy

www.cps.edu

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cooper Dual Language Academy, located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, is a specialized elementary school dedicated to providing a rigorous bilingual education. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school utilizes a dual-language immersion model where students develop high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating core academic subjects in both languages, Cooper aims to cultivate biliteracy, biculturalism, and high academic achievement, preparing students to succeed in a globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, Cooper Dual Language Academy is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the surrounding community. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning and community engagement, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and global citizenship. With a curriculum designed to challenge students through dual-language instruction, the school provides a unique educational pathway that equips graduates with the linguistic skills and cultural competency necessary for success in high school and beyond.

406

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	394
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
394 (97.0 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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)534-7205
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 16

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	56
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	52%
Male	195	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)