Salazar Elem Bilingual Center

www.cps.edu

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, located in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system known for its commitment to bilingual education. The school serves a diverse student population, prioritizing the development of biliteracy and cross-cultural understanding. Its curriculum is designed to support both native English speakers and English language learners, ensuring that students achieve academic proficiency while maintaining and developing their heritage languages.

Beyond its bilingual focus, Salazar Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning. The school is situated in a vibrant urban area and serves as a community hub that promotes parental involvement and cultural enrichment. By fostering an inclusive environment, Salazar aims to equip its students with the linguistic skills and global perspective necessary to succeed in a diverse society.

274

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	172
Black	92
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
172 (62.8 %)
Black
92 (33.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
White
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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)534-8310
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 20

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	34
Grade 7	20
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	46.4%
Male	147	53.6%

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