Dvorak Technology Acad Elem Sch

www.cps.edu

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dvorak Technology Academy is a public elementary school located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on integrating technology into the daily curriculum to prepare students for a digital-forward future. The school serves a diverse student population, aiming to foster academic growth and essential skills within its local community.

In addition to its core academic programming, Dvorak Technology Academy serves as a central hub for the North Lawndale area, often focusing on holistic student development. The school utilizes its technological resources to enhance engagement and provide students with modern tools for problem-solving and critical thinking. By maintaining a balance between traditional instruction and tech-driven initiatives, Dvorak strives to equip its students with the academic proficiency and technological literacy required for their transition to secondary education.

274

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dvorak Technology Acad Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	13
Black	257
Two or More	4

Black
257 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)

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)534-1690
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 17

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dvorak Technology Acad Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	28
Grade 6	33
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dvorak Technology Acad Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	52.9%
Male	129	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)