Frederick Funston Elementary School

Frederick Funston Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2010 N Central Park Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.0
371 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Located at 2010 N Central Park Ave., Funston Elementary School serves the neighborhood of Logan Square and kindergarten through eighth grade. Funston Elementary is focused on creating a safe and nurturing classroom for students to pursue bilingual scholastic excellence. 49 percent of Funston students are first-time English learners, and the staff is committed to helping students reach state math and reading proficiency levels by offering instruction in both Spanish and English. 11 percent of Funston's students test at or above required proficiency levels in reading and 10 percent test at or above proficiency levels in math. Funston Elementary enrolls 410 students who enjoy a student-to-teacher ratio of 16-to-1 and an average class size of 20. Each student is provided with technology to complete assignments in their classrooms, and Funston Elementary places special emphasis on student enrichment through the arts, physical education, music and sports. Students are invited to discover more about sustainability and agriculture in Funston's learning garden. Situated outside, this unique learning garden allows students to explore science and nature in an organic environment. Students are taught to cultivate plants and obtain hands-on horticultural experience. Funston Academy sets standards for students that include self-expression and academic competence and has become an accomplished crusader for education and literacy in Logan Square.

School Details

Head of School
Nilma Osieki
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
6%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
423:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.1%
Hispanic
90.1%
Black
7.4%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/13/2015
Because my child has done alot of improvement. And the teacher she is really nice.
1.0 parent
8/24/2012
This school has low test scores the teacher teach in Spanish in the non Spanish classes. They do not send information out in a timely fashion all the people giving this school a good grade are part of the in-crowd. This school has be on probation for five years and the children show signs of that.

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