Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress

Charter School 530 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Acero Charter Network - PFC Jorge C. Torres Elementary (often referred to as PFC Torres) is a public charter school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the larger Acero network, the school follows a curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and bilingual literacy, with a strong focus on preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is named in honor of PFC Jorge C. Torres, a local hero, reflecting the institution's commitment to community values, civic responsibility, and honor.

PFC Torres serves a diverse student body, primarily focusing on providing high-quality education to families in the Southwest Side of Chicago. The school environment emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and a structured learning atmosphere. By leveraging the resources of the Acero network, the campus focuses on data-driven instruction and personalized support, aiming to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all its students in a tight-knit community setting.

530

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	520
Black	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
520 (98.1 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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)579-3475
Website:	http://ucsnschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	48.9%
Male	271	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)