LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch

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.
576
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Demographic Student Count
White156
Hispanic242
Black116
Asian17
Two or More40
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    242 (42.0 %)
  • White
    156 (27.1 %)
  • Black
    116 (20.1 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    17 (3.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten75
Kindergarten53
Grade 155
Grade 255
Grade 355
Grade 456
Grade 561
Grade 658
Grade 753
Grade 855
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27447.6%
Male30252.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)