Mozart Elem School

www.cps.edu

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Elementary School is a public PreK-8 school located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its strong commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, Mozart Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often augmented by arts integration and extracurricular activities that aim to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is deeply embedded within its community, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes building partnerships with local families. Its location on North Hamlin Avenue places it in a vibrant, transit-accessible area, allowing the school to leverage local resources and foster a supportive environment. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Mozart Elementary works to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

485

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mozart Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	435
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
435 (89.7 %)
Black
31 (6.4 %)
White
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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)534-4160
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 37

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mozart Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mozart Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	49.7%
Male	244	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)