Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy

www.cps.edu

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy**, located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, is a distinct educational institution known for its commitment to the **Paideia philosophy**. This approach emphasizes Socratic questioning, rigorous intellectual discourse, and the belief that all students—regardless of background—are capable of high-level academic achievement. Rather than focusing solely on rote memorization, the school encourages students to engage in critical thinking, collaborative seminars, and active participation in their own learning process.

Beyond its academic structure, Powell functions as a central hub for the South Shore community. The school integrates its Paideia focus with a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students to be thoughtful, active citizens. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, teachers, and parents, Powell Elementary aims to provide a comprehensive education that balances traditional academic standards with the essential skills of dialogue, inquiry, and critical analysis.

535

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14
Black	514
Two or More	5

Black
514 (96.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

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)535-6650
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 26

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	59
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	57
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	50.3%
Male	266	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)