Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem

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Charter School 551 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Acero Charter School – SPC Zizumbo Campus is a public charter school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, the campus is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades K-8. The school emphasizes academic excellence through a structured curriculum that focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating the diverse cultural heritage of its student body into the learning experience.

The Zizumbo Campus is known for its focus on character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students not only for high school success but also to be responsible, active citizens. By maintaining a supportive and disciplined learning environment, the school works closely with families to ensure each student receives individualized attention. Through its dedication to high expectations and inclusive instruction, Acero-Zizumbo aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities within the local Chicago community.

551

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	536
Black	2
Asian	3

Hispanic
536 (97.3 %)
White
10 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)579-3470
Website:	http://www.ucsnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	81
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	55.7%
Male	244	44.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)