McCutcheon Elem School

School Overview
McCutcheon Elementary School, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a vibrant, urban community and focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural inclusion. The school’s mission generally revolves around fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to serving a multilingual and multicultural population, often offering resources to support English Language Learners (ELL) and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. With its proximity to the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, McCutcheon often engages with the surrounding community to provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular programs, and partnerships that aim to enhance the educational experience. By balancing rigorous core instruction with community-focused initiatives, McCutcheon strives to be a central pillar of stability and academic progress for its students.
301
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCutcheon Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic75
Black147
Asian42
Two or More14
American Indian2
  • Black
    147 (48.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (24.9 %)
  • Asian
    42 (14.0 %)
  • White
    21 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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)534-2680
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCutcheon Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten53
Kindergarten21
Grade 127
Grade 232
Grade 326
Grade 426
Grade 521
Grade 633
Grade 734
Grade 827
Grade 91
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCutcheon Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12541.5%
Male17658.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)