Ebinger Elem School

www.cps.edu

749 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ebinger Elementary School, located in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded neighborhood school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it has built a strong reputation for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a stable and focused educational atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ebinger emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, often providing various extracurricular opportunities that cater to student interests. Its location on West Pratt Avenue places it at the heart of a tight-knit residential area, allowing it to function as a focal point for the local community. Because of its consistent performance and emphasis on student development, it remains a sought-after institution for families residing within its attendance boundaries.

749

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ebinger Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	88
Black	7
Asian	29
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
597 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (11.7 %)
Asian
29 (3.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.5 %)
Black
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)534-1070
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 77

Grade 9 1