Carson Elem School

www.cps.edu

788 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Carson Elementary School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student population as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Carson Elementary focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. Through various extracurricular activities, arts programming, and partnerships with local organizations, Carson Elementary encourages students to develop their unique talents and social responsibility. The faculty and staff prioritize maintaining a safe learning atmosphere, striving to engage both students and families to ensure long-term academic success and personal growth for every child.

788

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	760
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
760 (96.4 %)
Black
21 (2.7 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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)535-9222
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 51

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carson Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	105
Grade 8	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carson Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	50.9%
Male	387	49.1%

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