Disney II Elem School

www.cps.edu

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Disney II Magnet School is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) located in the Irving Park neighborhood. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong emphasis on the arts, rigorous academics, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. As a magnet school, it draws a diverse student body from across the city, maintaining a reputation for high academic standards and a personalized approach to student development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Disney II is distinguished by its "whole child" philosophy, which integrates social-emotional learning with core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school is also recognized for its active parent community and its focus on creative expression, offering various extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore their interests. Located on N. Kedvale Ave, the school serves as a central hub for families seeking an academically challenging yet supportive educational experience within the Chicago public system.

431

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

431.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Disney II Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	178
Black	32
Asian	28
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
178 (41.3 %)
White
171 (39.7 %)
Black
32 (7.4 %)
Asian
28 (6.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)534-3750
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	431.0
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 37

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 56

Grade 10 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Disney II Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	56
Grade 10	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Disney II Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	50.1%
Male	215	49.9%

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