Irving Elem School

www.cps.edu

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Irving Elementary School, located at 749 S. Oakley Blvd in Chicago’s Near West Side community, serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a neighborhood anchor, striving to provide a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet district standards while addressing the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Chicago, and it plays a vital role in supporting the local community. Beyond its core academic offerings, Irving Elementary generally focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment through various enrichment programs and community engagement efforts. Families looking for specific data on the school’s current performance metrics, specialized programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.

289

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	36
Black	232
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
232 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.5 %)
White
14 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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)534-7295
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 33

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irving Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	25
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	29
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irving Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	43.9%
Male	162	56.1%

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