Solomon Elem School

www.cps.edu

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Solomon Elementary School**, located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a diverse, residential community and is known for providing a foundational academic environment for local families. The campus on N. Hamlin Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community among its student body and staff.

Like many schools within the CPS system, Solomon Elementary focuses on balancing academic instruction with social-emotional growth to prepare students for high school and beyond. The school community typically reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the surrounding North Park area. For the most current information regarding academic performance, extracurricular offerings, or specific school programs, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile on the CPS portal.

343

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solomon Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	61
Black	21
Asian	110
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
136 (39.7 %)
Asian
110 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (17.8 %)
Black
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)
American Indian
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)534-5226
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 52

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 1