Stone Elem Scholastic Academy

(773)534-2045

www.cps.edu

551 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy, located in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, is a public magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "scholastic academy," the school maintains a rigorous academic environment that focuses on providing an enriched curriculum. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district and is known for its selective enrollment process, which attracts families seeking a high-performing academic setting that emphasizes critical thinking, core subjects, and college readiness from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, Stone Scholastic Academy is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented culture. The school integrates various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to challenge students beyond the standard classroom experience. By balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional development, Stone aims to prepare its graduates for success in Chicago's top-tier selective enrollment high schools and beyond.

551

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	66
Black	134
Asian	185
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
185 (33.6 %)
Black
134 (24.3 %)
White
133 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (12.0 %)
Two or More
29 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)534-2045
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	51.7%
Male	266	48.3%

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