School Overview
Gray Elementary School, located in the Portage Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a diverse residential area and focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school community emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its neighborhood families.

In addition to its core curriculum, Gray Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student engagement. The school reflects the urban landscape of Chicago, working to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body through community involvement and teacher-led instruction. Families interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as after-school clubs or specialized academic support, are encouraged to contact the school office directly at their Laramie Avenue location for the most current information regarding their academic calendar and school policies.
1,004
Total Students
64.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White90
Hispanic835
Black29
Asian20
Two or More23
American Indian7
  • Hispanic
    835 (83.2 %)
  • White
    90 (9.0 %)
  • Black
    29 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    20 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.7 %)
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)534-3520
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 125
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 92
Grade 5 107
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 122
Grade 8 119
Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gray Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten102
Grade 193
Grade 2125
Grade 390
Grade 492
Grade 5107
Grade 696
Grade 7122
Grade 8119
Grade 92
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gray Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female49649.4%
Male50850.6%
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