One of fifteen Chicago Acero School campuses, Torres Elementary shares Acero’s commitment to providing an environment centered around academic success and achievement. Acero focuses on diversity, acceptance, equity and pride in a Hispanic cultural context. Founded in 2008, Torres serves a population of 600 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school places an emphasis on collaboration, community and cohesion, developing skills and approaches that prepare its students for high school and beyond. Torres students regularly place above the 80th percentile in reading and math on national standardized tests.
Torres Elementary is named after war hero Private First-Class soldier Omar E Torres, who died in Iraq in 2007. The Torres community believes that education is the single greatest unit of change in society, a motto that drives its anti-racism and bilingual-based curriculum focused on the evolution of language, cross-linguistic connections and socio-cultural competencies. Torres features several EdTech Programs, as well as collaborations with the Chicago Blackhawks through its physical education program. Extracurriculars include Wildcat athletics, mathletes and student council. Parental involvement through volunteering and online community discussions is encouraged and nurtured to ensure parental involvement in their child's education.
Acero- PFC Omar E. Torres Elementary School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
98.1%
Black
1.3%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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List Price Range
$133K - $471K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$326,313
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,538 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.1%
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Acero- PFC Omar E. Torres Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Acero- PFC Omar E. Torres Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $326,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like Acero- Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School, Mansueto High School, Acero - Victoria Soto High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Acero- PFC Omar E. Torres Elementary School.