Pullman Elem School

11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628

www.cps.edu

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pullman Elementary School, located in the historic Pullman neighborhood of Chicago’s Far South Side, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates within a neighborhood rich in architectural and industrial history. It is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the area, focusing on academic growth and fostering a supportive environment that reflects the unique cultural identity of the Pullman community.

The school is known for its efforts to engage students through a variety of educational initiatives designed to prepare them for success in high school and beyond. Given its location in a historic district, Pullman Elementary often works to integrate community values into its school culture, emphasizing stability and student development. By partnering with local organizations and prioritizing a structured learning environment, the school strives to overcome the challenges faced by many urban schools while nurturing the potential of its diverse student body.

295

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pullman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	58
Black	234
Two or More	1

Black
234 (79.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (19.7 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (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)535-5395
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 17

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pullman Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pullman Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	49.8%
Male	148	50.2%

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