Hurley Elem School

(773)535-2068

www.cps.edu

716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hurley Elementary School, located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It provides a comprehensive educational program for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for being a focal point of its local community, focusing on foundational academic skills and providing a structured learning environment for a diverse student population.

As part of the CPS system, Hurley Elementary emphasizes meeting state learning standards while often engaging in initiatives common to district schools, such as social-emotional learning and extracurricular activities. The school facilities are situated in a residential area, making it a highly accessible institution for local families. Prospective parents and community members typically look to Hurley for its long-standing presence in the neighborhood and its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school.

716

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	699
Black	7
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

Hispanic
699 (97.6 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
White
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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)535-2068
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 50

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 95

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hurley Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	65
Grade 8	95
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hurley Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	367	51.3%
Male	349	48.7%

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