Sabin Elem Magnet School

www.cps.edu

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sabin Elementary Magnet School, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a magnet school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it attracts students from across the district by offering a specialized curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship, fine arts, and a rigorous academic program. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and cultural awareness.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sabin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the integration of the arts into daily learning. The school frequently leverages its urban location to provide students with enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that support social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a supportive, creative atmosphere, Sabin aims to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

316

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sabin Elem Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	240
Black	63
Two or More	3

Hispanic
240 (75.9 %)
Black
63 (19.9 %)
White
10 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)

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)534-4490
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 27

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sabin Elem Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	15
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	41
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sabin Elem Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	53.2%
Male	148	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)