New Field Elem School

www.cps.edu

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

New Field Elementary School, located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Chicago Public School, it is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of its community, often incorporating the diverse backgrounds of its students into its programming to create a welcoming atmosphere for families from various walks of life.

Academically, New Field Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its learners, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond the core curriculum, the school aims to engage students through various extracurricular opportunities and community partnerships, striving to cultivate not just successful students, but well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

515

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Field Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	220
Black	160
Asian	30
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
220 (42.7 %)
Black
160 (31.1 %)
White
66 (12.8 %)
Two or More
36 (7.0 %)
Asian
30 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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)534-2760
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 82

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Field Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Field Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	47.6%
Male	270	52.4%

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