Erie Elem Charter School

www.eriecharterschool.org

Charter School 374 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS), located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a dual-language institution serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with the mission to foster academic excellence and cultural pride, the school integrates a rigorous core curriculum with a strong emphasis on bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish. By utilizing a "whole-child" approach, Erie Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in competitive high schools while nurturing their social-emotional development and leadership skills.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and personalized learning, creating an environment that honors the cultural heritage of its students and their families. Through small class sizes and a dedicated staff, EECS provides targeted academic support and enrichment opportunities designed to close the achievement gap. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing high expectations for every student alongside a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning culture.

374

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

46.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erie Elem Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	302
Black	55
Two or More	8

Hispanic
302 (80.7 %)
Black
55 (14.7 %)
White
9 (2.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)486-7161
Website:	http://www.eriecharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	46.8
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 33

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Erie Elem Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Erie Elem Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	50.5%
Male	185	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)