Nettelhorst Elem School

www.cps.edu

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Nettelhorst Elementary School, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded neighborhood public school that serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. It is often recognized for its "creative campus" approach, which integrates arts-based programming into the core curriculum, providing students with a well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes both critical thinking and creative expression.

Beyond its academic offerings, Nettelhorst is notable for its historic building and its deep ties to the surrounding local community. The school frequently collaborates with neighborhood partners and organizations to enhance its extracurricular programs and facilities. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, Nettelhorst has established itself as a cornerstone of the Lakeview area, consistently attracting local families who prioritize a vibrant, supportive, and academically rigorous environment for their children.

625

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nettelhorst Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	92
Black	51
Asian	59
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
350 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
92 (14.7 %)
Two or More
68 (10.9 %)
Asian
59 (9.4 %)
Black
51 (8.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)534-5810
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nettelhorst Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	62
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nettelhorst Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	48.3%
Male	323	51.7%

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