Ravenswood Elem School

www.cps.edu

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ravenswood Elementary School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 school operating within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a local hub for families in the 60613 area, emphasizing a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities to support student development from early childhood through middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ravenswood Elementary is often recognized for its active parent involvement and a supportive school culture. The school aims to foster a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and socially. By leveraging its location in a vibrant part of Chicago, the school frequently integrates local resources and community engagement into its programming, striving to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

535

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ravenswood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	156
Black	42
Asian	28
Two or More	60

White
249 (46.5 %)
Hispanic
156 (29.2 %)
Two or More
60 (11.2 %)
Black
42 (7.9 %)
Asian
28 (5.2 %)

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)534-5525
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 64

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ravenswood Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	61
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	64
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ravenswood Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	51.2%
Male	261	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)