Columbus East Elem School

360 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Columbus East Elementary School, located at 3100 S. 54th Ave in Cicero, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cicero School District 99. The school is deeply integrated into the local Cicero community, catering to a diverse student body and focusing on providing comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for middle school transitions. Its location in a residential area of Cicero places it at the heart of a bustling suburban environment, where it acts as a primary hub for academic and social development for local families.

As part of the broader Cicero public school system, the institution emphasizes core academic standards, including literacy, mathematics, and science, while often offering programs tailored to the needs of its specific demographic. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes student achievement, cultural awareness, and community engagement. By providing a structured setting and extracurricular opportunities, Columbus East Elementary plays a vital role in supporting the long-term educational trajectory of the children residing in the Cicero area.

360

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus East Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	350
Black	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
350 (97.2 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cicero SD 99
Phone:	(708)652-6085
Website:	http://cicd99.edu
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 141

Grade 6 128