Smyth J Elem School

www.cps.edu

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John C. Smyth Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education within its urban community. The school’s curriculum is designed to support student growth through core academic subjects while often integrating social-emotional learning to address the diverse needs of its student population.

Situated on the Near West Side, Smyth Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic progress and student engagement. The school reflects the vibrant culture of the Pilsen area and strives to provide equitable learning opportunities for its pupils. Families interested in specific performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly for the most up-to-date information regarding school programs and resources.

397

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smyth J Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	16
Black	376
Two or More	3

Black
376 (94.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
White
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)534-7180
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 30

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smyth J Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	37
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smyth J Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	46.6%
Male	212	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)