Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies

www.cps.edu

1,248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Armstrong G. Elementary International Studies School**, located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As an International Studies-focused institution, the school emphasizes a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for an interconnected world through a curriculum that often integrates cultural awareness, world languages, and diverse viewpoints alongside core academic subjects.

The school serves a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the Rogers Park and West Ridge communities. Beyond its academic focus, Armstrong is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and community engagement. As an "International Studies" magnet-cluster school, it provides students with opportunities to explore international themes, making it a distinct choice for families seeking a curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction to include global citizenship and intercultural learning.

1,248

Total Students

83.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	468
Black	348
Asian	276
Two or More	35
American Indian	6

Hispanic
468 (37.5 %)
Black
348 (27.9 %)
Asian
276 (22.1 %)
White
115 (9.2 %)
Two or More
35 (2.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)

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)534-2150
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 82

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 142

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 139

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	128
Grade 6	142
Grade 7	130
Grade 8	139
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	611	49%
Male	637	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)