Pilsen Elem Community Academy

www.cps.edu

219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pilsen Elementary Community Academy, located in the heart of Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, serves as a cornerstone institution for the local community. Situated at 1420 W 17th St, the school is deeply rooted in an area known for its rich Mexican-American cultural heritage, vibrant public art, and strong sense of community advocacy. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it provides core academic instruction while often emphasizing bilingualism and biculturalism to reflect the diverse linguistic needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a community hub, often partnering with local organizations to provide extracurricular opportunities and social support services. By fostering an environment that honors the traditions of the Pilsen neighborhood, the academy aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and civic pride among its students. It remains committed to preparing its young learners for success in higher education while empowering them to become active, informed members of their community.

219

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	192
Black	23
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
192 (87.7 %)
Black
23 (10.5 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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)534-7675
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
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 14

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	17
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	17
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	47.9%
Male	114	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)