Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch

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Charter School 173 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Acero Charter - Octavio Paz Campus is a K-8 public charter school located in the Heart of Chicago/Little Village neighborhood. As part of the Acero Schools network, it focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in college-prep standards, with a specific emphasis on bilingual education and cultural responsiveness. The school is named after the renowned Mexican poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz, reflecting its commitment to celebrating Hispanic heritage while preparing students for success in higher education.

The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. By integrating a structured curriculum with a focus on social-emotional learning, Octavio Paz Campus aims to bridge the achievement gap for its largely Hispanic student population. The school actively works to involve families in the educational process, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the local community by helping students build the character and skills necessary to navigate high school and beyond.

173

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	161
Black	9
Two or More	1

Hispanic
161 (93.1 %)
Black
9 (5.2 %)
White
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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)890-1054
Website:	http://www.ucsnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 16

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	13
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	14
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	49.1%
Male	88	50.9%

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