Peirce Elem Intl Studies School

www.cps.edu

1,067 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Peirce Elementary International Studies School, located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, is a diverse, pre-K through 8th-grade institution authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to global-mindedness and rigorous academic standards, utilizing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Its curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and the development of students as compassionate, lifelong learners who understand their role in a global society.

Beyond its academic framework, Peirce is known for fostering an inclusive and supportive community environment. The school actively celebrates its cultural diversity and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and social-emotional learning initiatives. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, Peirce Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for active and responsible citizenship in an interconnected world.

1,067

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	337
Black	87
Asian	51
Two or More	88
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
493 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
337 (31.6 %)
Two or More
88 (8.3 %)
Black
87 (8.2 %)
Asian
51 (4.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)534-2440
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 127

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	127
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	104
Grade 6	103
Grade 7	107
Grade 8	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	526	49.3%
Male	539	50.5%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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