LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
576 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
LaSalle II Language Academy, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) that focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a strong emphasis on world language acquisition. As a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district, fostering a diverse community that values global citizenship. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a balanced approach that integrates core subjects with immersive language programming, typically offering Spanish as a primary focus to help students develop bilingual proficiency.
Beyond its academic offerings, LaSalle II is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school environment emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for competitive high school programs. Its location on Honore Street places it at the heart of a vibrant urban neighborhood, and the school consistently maintains a reputation for high performance, making it a sought-after choice for families looking for specialized language instruction within the public school system.
Beyond its academic offerings, LaSalle II is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school environment emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for competitive high school programs. Its location on Honore Street places it at the heart of a vibrant urban neighborhood, and the school consistently maintains a reputation for high performance, making it a sought-after choice for families looking for specialized language instruction within the public school system.
576
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 156 |
| Hispanic | 242 |
| Black | 116 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic242 (42.0 %)
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White156 (27.1 %)
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Black116 (20.1 %)
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Two or More40 (6.9 %)
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Asian17 (3.0 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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)534-0490 |
| Website: | http://www.cps.edu |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 576 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
75
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
55
Grade 2
55
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
61
Grade 6
58
Grade 7
53
Grade 8
55
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 75 |
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 55 |
| Grade 2 | 55 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 56 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
| Grade 6 | 58 |
| Grade 7 | 53 |
| Grade 8 | 55 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 274 | 47.6% |
| Male | 302 | 52.4% |
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