Disney Elem Magnet School

www.cps.edu

1,455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary Magnet School, located in the Buena Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. As a magnet school, it draws students from across the city, emphasizing a curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a strong focus on the arts and humanities. The school is well-known for its inclusive environment and its commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development in its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Disney Magnet is recognized for its unique location along Lake Michigan and its robust community engagement. The school leverages its urban setting to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, often incorporating the surrounding cultural and natural resources into its programming. With a reputation for strong parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, the school consistently maintains a high standing within the Chicago Public Schools system, making it a sought-after choice for families seeking a comprehensive and balanced educational experience.

1,455

Total Students

91.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Disney Elem Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	300
Black	740
Asian	137
Two or More	63
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Black
740 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
300 (20.6 %)
White
205 (14.1 %)
Asian
137 (9.4 %)
Two or More
63 (4.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)534-5840
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 59

Kindergarten 185

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 179

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 143

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Disney Elem Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	185
Grade 1	180
Grade 2	179
Grade 3	182
Grade 4	159
Grade 5	143
Grade 6	139
Grade 7	124
Grade 8	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Disney Elem Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	723	49.7%
Male	732	50.3%

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