LEARN Chtr - Butler

www.learncharter.org

Charter School 515 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

LEARN Charter School – Butler, located in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, is part of the LEARN Charter School Network, a network of tuition-free public charter schools. The school focuses on providing a high-quality academic environment that emphasizes college readiness from an early age. By prioritizing rigorous instruction in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students from historically underserved communities are prepared for long-term academic success.

Beyond its academic focus, LEARN Butler places significant emphasis on building a strong, values-based school culture. The school works closely with families and the local community to foster an environment of high expectations, discipline, and support. Through extended school days and a structured approach to learning, the institution strives to equip its students with the academic skills and character traits necessary to graduate from college and thrive in their future careers.

515

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

171.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEARN Chtr - Butler
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	486
Two or More	20

Black
486 (94.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.7 %)

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)722-0200
Website:	http://www.learncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	171.7
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 57

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEARN Chtr - Butler
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEARN Chtr - Butler
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	51.7%
Male	249	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)