Goethe Elem School

www.cps.edu

705 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Goethe Elementary School, located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, is a public Pre-K through 8th-grade school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. The school emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Goethe Elementary is known for its strong community ties and active parent involvement. The school often leverages its location in the vibrant Logan Square area to provide students with enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. With a focus on nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility, Goethe strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the unique needs and talents of every child in its care.

705

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goethe Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	457
Black	37
Asian	15
Two or More	34
American Indian	8

Hispanic
457 (64.8 %)
White
154 (21.8 %)
Black
37 (5.2 %)
Two or More
34 (4.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.1 %)
American Indian
8 (1.1 %)

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)534-4135
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 82

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Goethe Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Goethe Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	354	50.2%
Male	351	49.8%

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