Camras Elem School

www.cps.edu

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Otto C. Camras Elementary School, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school is known for being a focal point of its local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for high school success.

Beyond its core academics, Camras Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its commitment to extracurricular enrichment. The school actively encourages family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, Camras aims to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader Chicago educational landscape.

793

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camras Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	718
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
718 (90.5 %)
White
38 (4.8 %)
Black
15 (1.9 %)
Asian
12 (1.5 %)
Two or More
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)534-2960
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Camras Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	86
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Camras Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	392	49.4%
Male	401	50.6%

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