Christopher Elem School

www.cps.edu

319 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christopher Elementary School, located at 5042 S. Artesian Ave in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within the diverse urban landscape of Chicago’s Southwest Side.

The school is notable for its commitment to providing specialized support services, as it is a designated site for students with diverse learning needs, including those with physical and multiple disabilities. By fostering an inclusive environment, Christopher Elementary integrates specialized instruction with traditional curriculum requirements, aiming to support the individual development of all students. The school plays an essential role in the neighborhood by offering a stable learning environment that balances core academic subjects with the specific accommodations necessary for its diverse student body.

319

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christopher Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	270
Black	40
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
270 (84.6 %)
Black
40 (12.5 %)
White
8 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)535-9375
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christopher Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christopher Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	46.4%
Male	171	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)