Haines Elem School

www.cps.edu

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John C. Haines Elementary School is a public K–8 school located in the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student population, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community. It is particularly noted for its rigorous approach to education, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing schools within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment programs, often highlighting the cultural heritage of the surrounding neighborhood. Because of its high academic standards and location, Haines Elementary is a sought-after institution for families in the area. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on achievement, community engagement, and a supportive atmosphere that bridges traditional academic instruction with the specific needs of its vibrant, urban student body.

529

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haines Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	18
Black	66
Asian	441
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Asian
441 (83.4 %)
Black
66 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.4 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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)534-9200
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Haines Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Haines Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	49.1%
Male	269	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)