CICS - Prairie Campus

www.chicagointl.org/campuses/prairie.html

Charter School 399 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

CICS Prairie, located in the Roseland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is managed by ReGeneration Schools. The school focuses on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, with a strong emphasis on character development and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is known for its college-preparatory culture, utilizing a curriculum that prioritizes high expectations and consistent instruction. By integrating small-group learning and data-driven instruction, CICS Prairie aims to bridge achievement gaps for its diverse student population. Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning while maintaining a safe, disciplined campus environment that promotes growth and personal responsibility.

399

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CICS - Prairie Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	134
Black	262
American Indian	1

Black
262 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
134 (33.6 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)928-0480
Website:	http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/prairie.html
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 41

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CICS - Prairie Campus
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CICS - Prairie Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	48.6%
Male	205	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)