Holden Elem School

www.cps.edu

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Holden Elementary School is a public PK-8 institution located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its focus on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school community places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and building a supportive learning environment that reflects the historic and evolving character of the Bridgeport area.

In addition to its core curriculum, Holden Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, often fostering strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations. By prioritizing consistent communication and student engagement, Holden aims to equip its graduates with the necessary tools and character traits to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

393

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holden Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	207
Black	44
Asian	64
Two or More	9

Hispanic
207 (52.7 %)
White
69 (17.6 %)
Asian
64 (16.3 %)
Black
44 (11.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)

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)535-7200
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 28

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holden Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holden Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	48.9%
Male	201	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)