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Belmont-Cragin Elem School

5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639

Ranked 659 of 955 in Illinois

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Belmont-Cragin Elem School

5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639

About Belmont-Cragin Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 8% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
524
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.95%
Asian 0.38%
Hispanic 95.8%
Black 1.72%
Two+ Races 0.57%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
0.95%
Asian
0.38%
Hispanic
95.8%
Black
1.72%
Two+ Races
0.57%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 524
51.34%
269 Female
48.47%
254 Male

Student Population

524 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

524 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Belmont-Cragin Elem School Contact Information

Address

5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639

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Phone

(773) 534-2900

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TOP 659 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Belmont-Cragin Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2026, Belmont-Cragin Elementary School expanded its academic and arts programming after moving into the new campus on Fullerton Avenue. The school was recognised for its Fine and Performing Arts programme and students participated in choir performances and community activities throughout the academic year. Students also liked the new facilities such as the STEM lab, music room and theatre space. Throughout the school year, the campus continued to support dual language learning, community projects and college awareness activities for students.

FAQ

Q1. What type of classroom learning is offered at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School?

Ans. Students participate in classroom lessons, guided learning activities, and subject-based academic programs during the school year.

Q2. Does Belmont-Cragin Elementary School support student participation in school activities?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to participate in classroom projects, campus activities, and school programs throughout the academic year.

Q3. How does Belmont-Cragin Elementary School support classroom learning?

Ans. Teachers provide regular instruction, classroom guidance, and academic support across different subjects and grade levels.

Q4. How do families stay engaged in the activities of Belmont-Cragin Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, schools help families stay connected via school communications, meetings, and campus events that happen throughout the year.

Q5. What kind of learning environment does Belmont-Cragin Elementary School offer?

Ans. It creates a classroom community that emphasises structured learning and the involvement of all students on a daily basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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