Brown R Elem Community Acad

School Overview
Brown R Elem Community Acad (often referred to as Brown R. Elementary School) is a public K–8 institution located in the West Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a structured academic environment designed to serve the families within its immediate vicinity. Its location on South Union Avenue places it in a long-standing residential area, where the school works to foster student development through a core curriculum tailored to meet the standards set by the district.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the "Community Academy" model, which typically prioritizes the integration of social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic subjects. By focusing on the holistic needs of its students, Brown R. Elem aims to provide a safe and supportive space that prepares children for the transition to high school. While it faces the common challenges associated with urban public education, the school remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, striving to improve literacy, numeracy, and student participation through its various programs and staff dedication.
285
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown R Elem Community Acad
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic1
Black282
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Black
    282 (98.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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)535-5385
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brown R Elem Community Acad
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten45
Kindergarten16
Grade 123
Grade 230
Grade 325
Grade 426
Grade 537
Grade 621
Grade 728
Grade 834
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brown R Elem Community Acad
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14249.8%
Male14350.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)