Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

About Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School in Chicago,IL, is a selective-enrollment public magnet school that offers a rigorous classical curriculum for gifted learners. The school is recognized for its strong academic reputation as it consistently ranks in the top percent for ISAT scores across the State (10 or better). Students are challenged in a way not offered at any other school, including foreign languages, music, and art, housed in one of the newest school facilities with an active and supportive school community.

Students admitted to Bronzeville Classical are able to experience an accelerated program of study in core subjects, foreign languages, and the arts. Admission is competitive; families must apply through the CPS admissions process. With its academic reputation, diversity, and engaging and welcoming learning environment, Bronzeville Classical is one of the best elementary schools in Chicago.

Contact Information

Address

8 W ROOT ST CHICAGO IL 60609

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Phone

(773) 535-8085

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Website

https://bronzevilleclassical.cps.edu/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

395

Total Students

$74254

Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

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School Ratings

Ranked

67

of 205 in Illinois

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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.

Student Demographics

White 5.3%

Asian 8.4%

Hispanic 5.8%

Black 73.2%

Two+ Races 7.1%

Native Am. 1%

White

5.3%

Asian

8.4%

Hispanic

5.8%

Black

73.2%

Two+ Races

7.1%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 395

50.9%

201 Female

49.1%

194 Male

Student Population

395 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

268 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Bronzeville Classical is presenting The Wiz, and the Local School Council is ranked #4 in the district.

FAQ

Q: What type of learning is offered at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?

A: Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offers classical education, in conjunction with music, arts, and physical activity.

Q: Is English learner support given at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?

A: Yes, ESL programs at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School support non-native speakers in making academic progress.

Q: Does Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offer after-school programming?

A: Yes, all students have the opportunity to increase their skills and work as a team through clubs, sports, or creative programming.

Q: How does Bronzeville Classical Elementary School promote student leadership?

A: Bronzeville Classical Elementary School promotes student leadership through student council, peer mentors, and group work/projects.

Q: What food options will students receive at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?

A: Bronzeville Classical Elementary School will provide students with healthy meals every day and free lunch or reduced lunch for eligible families.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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