Skinner Elem School

www.cps.edu

976 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mark Skinner Elementary School, located in the West Loop/Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) that serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Known for its strong academic reputation and rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the district. Its location in a rapidly developing urban area has made it a focal point for local families, often resulting in a high demand for enrollment.

Beyond its academic focus, Skinner Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and active community involvement. The school places a significant emphasis on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, often integrating specialized programs to enrich the student experience. With a dedicated PTA and a supportive parent network, Skinner maintains a culture of high expectations, making it a cornerstone of the West Loop community and a sought-after choice for families seeking a comprehensive public education.

976

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skinner Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	122
Black	231
Asian	300
Two or More	56
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
300 (30.7 %)
White
249 (25.5 %)
Black
231 (23.7 %)
Hispanic
122 (12.5 %)
Two or More
56 (5.7 %)
American Indian
13 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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)534-7790
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 32

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Skinner Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	96
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Skinner Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	509	52.2%
Male	467	47.8%

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