Ogden Elem School

www.cps.edu

875 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ogden Elementary School, located at 24 W. Walton St. in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it is known for its strong academic reputation, diverse student body, and a curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. The school occupies a historic building and serves as a central hub for the affluent and culturally vibrant community surrounding it, drawing families who value its rigorous educational environment.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Ogden Elementary is recognized for its active parent community and its focus on developing well-rounded students through various extracurricular programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Because of its location in a densely populated urban area, Ogden has become a sought-after choice for local families, often maintaining a competitive enrollment process as it balances its status as a neighborhood school with its broader appeal within the district.

875

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ogden Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	110
Black	409
Asian	68
Two or More	67
American Indian	2

Black
409 (46.7 %)
White
219 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
110 (12.6 %)
Asian
68 (7.8 %)
Two or More
67 (7.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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)534-8110
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 42

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 89

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ogden Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	88
Grade 8	89
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ogden Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	415	47.4%
Male	460	52.6%

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