Volta Elem School

www.cps.edu

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, **Volta Elementary School** serves a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while supporting the social and emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of a multicultural student body through dedicated faculty and varied programming.

Beyond its core curriculum, Volta Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a learning environment that encourages parent and family engagement. The school’s location on the city’s North Side reflects the vibrant, multi-ethnic character of Albany Park, and the institution works to foster a safe, supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and as active members of their community.

700

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Volta Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	460
Black	34
Asian	152
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
460 (65.7 %)
Asian
152 (21.7 %)
White
47 (6.7 %)
Black
34 (4.9 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)534-5080
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Volta Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	74
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	80
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Volta Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	48.1%
Male	363	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)