Gallistel Elem Language Academy

www.cps.edu

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, located in the East Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Language Academy within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school places a strong emphasis on dual-language instruction and bilingual proficiency. It is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for a diverse global society by promoting academic excellence alongside the mastery of both English and Spanish.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gallistel is known for its commitment to the surrounding community and its focus on holistic student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to keep students engaged both in and out of the classroom. By prioritizing high academic standards and cultural enrichment, Gallistel Language Academy strives to create a supportive foundation that encourages student achievement and long-term success for its diverse student body.

618

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	566
Black	42
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
566 (91.6 %)
Black
42 (6.8 %)
White
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
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)535-6540
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 43

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	51.6%
Male	299	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)