Graham A Elem School

www.cps.edu

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Graham A. Elementary School, located at 4436 S. Union Ave in the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school is known for its relatively small, neighborhood-centric atmosphere, which often allows for tighter connections between staff, students, and families compared to larger district schools. Like many schools in the area, Graham A. emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive educational environment, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving urban landscape.

329

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham A Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	154
Black	83
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
154 (46.8 %)
White
87 (26.4 %)
Black
83 (25.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)535-1308
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 26

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Graham A Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Graham A Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	47.4%
Male	173	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)