West Park Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

West Park Elementary Academy, located in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, serves as a community-focused public school dedicated to providing foundational education for students in grades PK-8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the academy emphasizes academic development while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique cultural and social needs of its local student population. The school aims to equip students with the core competencies necessary for success as they transition into high school, often integrating community engagement and social-emotional learning into their daily curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Park Elementary serves as a central hub for the families of the 60651 area. The school environment is characterized by its efforts to promote inclusivity and provide students with access to essential resources, including extracurricular activities and support services. By maintaining a focus on both instructional rigor and student well-being, the academy strives to bridge educational gaps and empower its students to become active, productive members of the broader Chicago community.

460

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Park Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	371
Black	73
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
371 (80.7 %)
Black
73 (15.9 %)
White
13 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)534-4940
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 32

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Park Elem Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	43
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Park Elem Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	53.5%
Male	214	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)