Davis M Magnet Elem School

www.cps.edu

130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Davis Math and Science Elementary School, located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized magnet school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing an enriched curriculum with a particular emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into daily instruction, Davis aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong academic foundation to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Davis Math and Science serves as a central hub for its local community, striving to create a safe and supportive learning environment. The school actively works to engage families and community partners to enhance the educational experience, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to support the "whole child." Through its magnet programming and dedicated staff, the school seeks to provide equitable educational opportunities that encourage student curiosity and long-term achievement.

130

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis M Magnet Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	19
Black	110
Two or More	1

Black
110 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (14.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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)535-9120
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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 8

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Davis M Magnet Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	11
Grade 2	11
Grade 3	12
Grade 4	18
Grade 5	12
Grade 6	9
Grade 7	17
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Davis M Magnet Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	71	54.6%
Male	59	45.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)