Inter-American Elem Magnet School

www.cps.edu

669 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Inter-American Elementary Magnet School, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school known for its commitment to bilingual education and global citizenship. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school operates on a dual-language immersion model where students become proficient in both English and Spanish. This rigorous academic environment emphasizes not only linguistic fluency but also cultural competence, encouraging students to develop a deep appreciation for the diverse traditions and perspectives of the Americas.

The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are pillars of its success. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from across the city, fostering a diverse student body that reflects Chicago’s multicultural landscape. Beyond the classroom, Inter-American provides a well-rounded education that integrates arts, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare students to be empathetic and engaged global citizens who are well-equipped for the challenges of high school and beyond.

669

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	572
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
572 (85.5 %)
White
69 (10.3 %)
Black
15 (2.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)534-5490
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 57

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	51.9%
Male	322	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)