Chopin Elem School

School Overview
**Frédéric Chopin Elementary School**, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago at 2450 W. Rice St., is a neighborhood school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a vibrant, historically diverse community that has seen significant demographic and economic shifts over the last two decades. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a tight-knit environment, aiming to support the academic and social-emotional growth of students living in the immediate area.

Academically, Chopin Elementary places an emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school, often utilizing the CPS curriculum frameworks to meet state standards. The school community benefits from the cultural richness of the West Town area and frequently works to engage local families through school-based events and parent involvement initiatives. By fostering a structured learning atmosphere, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly competitive educational landscape while maintaining the identity and spirit of its local neighborhood.
273
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chopin Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic163
Black85
Asian1
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    163 (59.7 %)
  • Black
    85 (31.1 %)
  • White
    20 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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)534-4080
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chopin Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten26
Grade 133
Grade 226
Grade 329
Grade 418
Grade 530
Grade 633
Grade 726
Grade 829
Grade 92
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chopin Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11241%
Male16159%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)