Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad

www.cps.edu

787 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Thorp Scholastic Academy, located in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Scholastic Academy, the school emphasizes a rigorous, fast-paced academic curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students. It is known for its strong focus on traditional core subjects, including mathematics, science, and literacy, and it maintains a competitive environment that prepares students for enrollment in selective-enrollment high schools.

The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to high academic standards. Because it operates as a magnet school, Thorp draws students from across the city rather than solely from its immediate neighborhood, fostering a diverse student body united by a focus on scholarly achievement. Beyond its classroom curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic intensity with personal development.

787

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	437
Black	49
Asian	28
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
437 (55.5 %)
White
242 (30.7 %)
Black
49 (6.2 %)
Asian
28 (3.6 %)
Two or More
26 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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)534-3640
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 78

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	101
Grade 7	85
Grade 8	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	391	49.7%
Male	396	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)