Jahn Elem School

www.cps.edu

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jahn Elementary School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning. The school is often recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jahn Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its vibrant campus culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, reflecting the diverse interests of the families in the surrounding North Center area. Its location on North Wolcott Avenue places it in the heart of a bustling, family-oriented neighborhood, making it a focal point for local educational engagement.

291

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jahn Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	124
Black	47
Asian	11
Two or More	19

Hispanic
124 (42.6 %)
White
90 (30.9 %)
Black
47 (16.2 %)
Two or More
19 (6.5 %)
Asian
11 (3.8 %)

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)534-5500
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 78

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jahn Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	13
Grade 6	16
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jahn Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	51.5%
Male	141	48.5%

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