Pasteur Elem School

www.cps.edu

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Louis Pasteur Elementary School, located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including mathematics, literacy, and science. With a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Pasteur Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular programs and initiatives. The school actively engages families and the local community to support student achievement and create a collaborative learning culture. By utilizing its resources and dedicated staff, Pasteur aims to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood, striving to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.

585

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pasteur Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	558
Black	11
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
558 (95.4 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)
White
10 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
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)535-2270
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 90

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pasteur Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pasteur Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	50.8%
Male	288	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)