LEARN Chtr - Butler | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About LEARN Chtr - Butler

LEARN Chtr - Butler is located at 1132 South Homan Avenue in Chicago, with a lively group of 458 students in grades K–8 and a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. They currently have 10% math and 12% reading proficiency. The teachers use specialized, highly effective literacy tools and provide every kid with a Chromebook to build essential critical thinking and tech skills. The building features great, flexible spaces for drama and dance programs, and the older kids even get the opportunity to participate in swimming and tumbling. The staff is passionate about providing a well-rounded, modern education. In the North Lawndale neighborhood, where homes run from $200,000 to $350,000, the campus is a true, dependable community staple. Parents absolutely love the warm, family-oriented vibe and the consistently great communication from the teaching staff. Families always proudly mention that over 90% of the school's alumni go on to attend competitive college prep high schools. It honestly feels like a place that really delivers on its promises and sets kids up for long-term success. This school is working to be one of the best elementary schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 12%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 12% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

458

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.22%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 2.18%

Black 97.38%

Two+ Races 0.22%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.22%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

2.18%

Black

97.38%

Two+ Races

0.22%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 458

52.62%

241 Female

47.38%

217 Male

Student Population

458 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

458 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

LEARN Chtr - Butler Contact Information

Address

1132 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

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Phone

(773) 722-0200

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Website

http://www.learncharter.org

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: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

LEARN Charter Schools, including the Romano Butler campus in North Lawndale, welcomed students back into the classroom two weeks before other local schools. Principal Sharanda Morehead and faculty members greeted scholars to begin the new academic year centered on college readiness. With the support of the community, the school continues to thrive, with teachers successfully funding over 130 classroom projects to improve small group instruction and student engagement.

FAQ

Q1. Can my kid bring their own football for recess at LEARN Chtr - Butler?

Ans. For sure, they can totally bring one, but they just have to make sure their name is on it.

Q2. Do they offer a dedicated debate team after school at LEARN Chtr - Butler?

Ans. Yeah, the English teacher honestly runs a super fun debate club every Tuesday for the middle school students.

Q3. How do we sign up to chaperone the museum field trip at LEARN Chtr - Butler?

Ans. Honestly, just check the weekly newsletter for the online signup link and grab a spot super fast.

Q4. Are kids allowed to bring heelies to class at LEARN Chtr - Butler?

Ans. Nope, they are honestly a huge safety hazard in the busy hallways, so heelies are totally banned here.

Q5. Do they have a lost and found for gym bags at LEARN Chtr - Butler?

Ans. Yeah, there is totally a massive bin right by the cafeteria doors filled with hundreds of forgotten bags.

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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