Blair Early Childhood Center

(773)535-2076

www.cps.edu

157 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Blair Early Childhood Center, located in the Clearing neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the center focuses on providing high-quality early learning experiences, often emphasizing inclusive environments that cater to students with diverse learning requirements and developmental goals. The facility is designed to foster foundational academic and social skills in a supportive, age-appropriate setting that prepares children for their transition into elementary school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Blair Early Childhood Center acts as a vital community resource for families in the 60638 area. By prioritizing early intervention and a play-based approach to learning, the school aims to create a strong educational bedrock for its students. The center works closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that each child receives personalized attention, helping to nurture both cognitive growth and emotional well-being during the critical formative years of early childhood.

157

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blair Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	118
Black	9
Asian	1

Hispanic
118 (75.2 %)
White
29 (18.5 %)
Black
9 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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)535-2076
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
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 157