Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet

www.cps.edu

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, located in the Douglas neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system that focuses on an integrated humanities-based curriculum. By emphasizing subjects like literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, the school aims to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and strong communication skills among its diverse student body. As a magnet school, it draws students from beyond its immediate residential boundaries, creating an academic environment that prioritizes interdisciplinary learning and civic engagement.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Through its humanities focus, Pershing encourages students to explore complex ideas and develop a deeper understanding of the human experience. The school community is supported by a commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, utilizing its location in the historic Bronzeville area to enrich the student experience through community connections and exposure to Chicago’s cultural heritage.

429

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	12
Black	405
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Black
405 (94.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)534-9272
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 52

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	45.5%
Male	234	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)