Corkery Elem School

www.cps.edu

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Corkery Elementary School, located in the Little Village 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 known for its commitment to providing a bilingual and bicultural learning environment, reflecting the demographics of the predominantly Hispanic community it serves. Its educational philosophy emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of community values into the classroom experience.

Beyond standard academics, Corkery Elementary strives to be a pillar of the Kildare Avenue neighborhood by fostering strong partnerships with local families and community organizations. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, Corkery aims to address the holistic needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on closing achievement gaps and promoting equity in education.

434

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Corkery Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	357
Black	66
Asian	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
357 (82.3 %)
Black
66 (15.2 %)
White
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
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)534-1650
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 19

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Corkery Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Corkery Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	46.1%
Male	234	53.9%

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