Skinner North Elem Sch

www.cps.edu

490 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Skinner North Classical School, located in the Near North Side community of Chicago, is a highly regarded selective-enrollment elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "classical" school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it focuses on a rigorous, accelerated curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students. The school emphasizes critical thinking, humanities, and structured academic inquiry, aiming to provide a foundational education that prepares students for top-tier high school programs.

Because of its selective-enrollment status, admission to Skinner North is competitive and typically based on performance on entrance assessments rather than neighborhood residency alone. The school is known for its strong community involvement, active parent participation, and a dedicated faculty focused on maintaining high academic standards. Its location on West Scott Street places it in a vibrant, transit-accessible area, contributing to its reputation as a premier destination for families seeking a focused and demanding academic environment within the public school system.

490

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skinner North Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	39
Black	24
Asian	236
Two or More	53
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
236 (48.2 %)
White
133 (27.1 %)
Two or More
53 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.0 %)
Black
24 (4.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)534-8500
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Skinner North Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Skinner North Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	38.4%
Male	302	61.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)