Shoesmith Elem School

www.cps.edu

322 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shoesmith Elementary School, located in the historic Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student population as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional learning, providing a structured environment that focuses on preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Its location near the University of Chicago and the broader Hyde Park area allows for a unique community atmosphere that often emphasizes educational enrichment and local engagement.

The school generally operates with a focus on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive school culture. Like many institutions within the CPS system, Shoesmith utilizes data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its learners. Prospective families or observers often value the school for its dedicated teaching staff and its role as a neighborhood anchor that strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the holistic growth of its students.

322

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shoesmith Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	18
Black	289
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Black
289 (89.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.6 %)
White
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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)535-1764
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shoesmith Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shoesmith Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	46%
Male	174	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)