School Overview
Libby Elementary School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago and serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a historically industrial area, and its programming focuses on providing a foundational education that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its local community. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the daily lives of families in the 60609 zip code, often emphasizing community engagement and support services to help students overcome the challenges associated with urban education.

In terms of academic approach, Libby Elementary typically focuses on standard core curriculum subjects while participating in various CPS district initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics outcomes. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create a supportive environment by utilizing restorative justice practices and providing extracurricular activities intended to enrich the student experience. Prospective families or community members interested in specific performance data, current enrollment figures, or extracurricular programs are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile page, as these resources provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding school ratings and policy changes.
251
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Libby Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic90
Black155
Two or More1
  • Black
    155 (61.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    90 (35.9 %)
  • White
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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)535-9050
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Libby Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten11
Kindergarten24
Grade 120
Grade 223
Grade 327
Grade 420
Grade 533
Grade 636
Grade 728
Grade 829
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Libby Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11847%
Male13353%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)