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Casals Elem School

3501 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Ranked 520 of 1380 in Illinois

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Casals Elem School

3501 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

About Casals Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 25% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
370
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.43%
Asian 0.27%
Hispanic 66.22%
Black 30%
Two+ Races 0.54%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
2.43%
Asian
0.27%
Hispanic
66.22%
Black
30%
Two+ Races
0.54%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 370
47.84%
177 Female
52.16%
193 Male

Student Population

370 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

185 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Casals Elem School Contact Information

Address

3501 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

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Phone

(773) 534-4444

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TOP 520 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Casals 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: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Pablo Casals Elementary School was recently ranked as one of the city’s best schools for student growth, attendance and school climate, and was among the top-performing elementary schools in Chicago for the 2025–2026 school year. The school also recognised students and staff during its academic awards ceremony for strong student achievement in Algebra. Casals continues to maintain its Commendable state rating and to promote family engagement and classroom learning throughout the year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pablo Casals Elementary School provide opportunities for student collaboration?

Ans. Yes, Pablo Casals Elementary School encourages students to work together through classroom discussions, group activities, and school programs.

Q2. How does Pablo Casals Elementary School support student understanding?

Ans. Pablo Casals Elementary School uses lessons, practice work, and guided instruction to help students learn step by step.

Q3. Can families stay connected with Pablo Casals Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Pablo Casals Elementary School allows families to attend school events and stay informed through regular communication.

Q4. Does Pablo Casals Elementary School focus on overall student development?

Ans. Yes, Pablo Casals Elementary School supports both academic learning and participation in school activities throughout the year.

Q5. What kind of environment does Pablo Casals Elementary School provide?

Ans. Pablo Casals Elementary School provides a supportive and structured learning environment for students across grade levels.

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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