Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch

School Overview
Spencer Technology Academy, located in the Austin community on the west side of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As the name suggests, the school places a significant emphasis on integrating technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the modern digital landscape. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for high school success.

Beyond its focus on technology, Spencer Technology Academy acts as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often participating in community-based initiatives and providing a structured, supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school’s administration and staff work to cultivate a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress while offering various extracurricular activities that encourage social-emotional development. By blending technical literacy with a traditional academic core, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, tech-savvy citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
391
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic14
Black364
Two or More9
  • Black
    364 (93.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.3 %)
  • White
    4 (1.0 %)
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)534-6150
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 2
Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten33
Grade 134
Grade 239
Grade 351
Grade 441
Grade 542
Grade 648
Grade 738
Grade 831
Grade 92
Grade 111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18447.1%
Male20752.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)