A public school within Chicago, Casals Elementary offers a pre-K through eighth grade curriculum.
Branded as a School of Excellence, the school is named after famed 20th-century Spanish and Puerto Rican cellist Pablo Casals, known for his recordings and performances of Beethoven. Opened in 1989 and renovated in 2012, Casals Elementary boasts 28 classrooms and serves over 400 students with a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
With a vision to create a multi-cultural community, Casals seeks to engrain students with self-motivation, independent thinking, leadership skills, and a love of lifelong learning. Students find themselves in an inquiry-based environment conducive to creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
Extracurricular programs include robotics, chess, board games, and the annual Battle of the Books. The school offers many ways for parents to get involved in the education of students, including classroom volunteers, online virtual program discussions, and committee membership.
Casals Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
3501 W Potomac Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Kristie Langbehn
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
66%
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Math Proficiency
53%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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Teachers in First or Second Year
27.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
26%
State Average
43%
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Math
53.2%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
370:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.6%
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Female
49.4%
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Hispanic
69%
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Black
24.7%
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White
3.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/23/2015
There are many different options for the girls to enjoy when it comes to clubs and extracurriculars. When it comes to sports, they have at least one for each season. I know personally that many girls do participate in more than one sport throughout the school year. When it comes to clubs there are many options the most common would have to be the JACS club, JAMS club, and the drama club.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/28/2026
High teacher retention and high expectations create an opportunity for students to meet their highest potential. They show up for the kids everyday. Casals is a hidden diamond in Chicago.
12/11/2025
This school has been rated number 23 in Chicago - including Charter and selective enrollment schools. It is an amazing place to send your kids if you want a quality education with high expectations for students.
12/22/2024
they have bullies, bias teachers kids fighting ?, I can say as a former student of Casals , THIS SCHOOL IS NOT GOOD !! Kids are still arguing till this day.
9/30/2023
This school is struggling. There are good teachers but I don’t think the principle is a good leader. The city of Chicago needs to care more about the youth and the future of these city.
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List Price Range
$215K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
41
Average Home Value
$461,262
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$83,089
% of College Grads
33.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,620 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.1%
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Grand Park
- Playground
Simons (Almira) Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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Beilfuss (Albert W.) Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Snapping Turtle Park
- Playground
Kells (George) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Park No. 432
- Multi-Purpose Field
Central Park
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Hermosa
Blue-collar community with strong manufacturing roots and rich Latin culture
Casals Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-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 357 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Casals Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $461,262. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marine Leadership Academy, Orr Academy High School, Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Casals Elementary School.