LaSalle Elementary Language Academy is a Chicago Public Schools magnet school that specializes in world languages. It serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Like the other magnet programs in Chicago Public Schools, acceptance is based on automated lotteries to ensure all children in the city have equal access.
Daily instruction is offered in Mandarin, French, Italian and Spanish. LaSalle strives to provide students a comprehensive education that encourages an appreciation of diverse cultures and languages and provides opportunities to acquire effective communication skills.
Faculty and staff at the school attempt to achieve its goals by creating a community with high expectations, structured support and dedication. Students in seventh and eighth grades are offered the chance to travel abroad to have an immersive experience in the culture and language they have been studying.
Strong parent involvement and fundraising gave the school a new playground recently in addition to scholarships to help students pay for study abroad and other activities.
Extracurricular activities offered include music lessons, choir, STEM activities, arts and even cooking lessons. Students in fifth through eighth grades can participate in sports such as softball, volleyball, soccer and basketball.
The overwhelming majority of eighth grade graduates from the school are admitted to their top choice high school. Applications to all of Chicago’s magnet schools are due during the fall application period. Current LaSalle students’ siblings receive preference, followed by applicants from the proximity and tier system lotteries.
LaSalle Elementary Language Academy
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1734 N Orleans St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Elisabeth Heurtefeu
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
510:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Black
36%
White
33.3%
Hispanic
18.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/18/2024
Lasalle provides a wonderful academic community and a unique educational experience within CPS. Love the world language program and support given this is a small school compared to other CPS elementary schools.
5/12/2023
I was a previous parent of Lasalle students as well. I had 2 children attend this school. I've felt the exact same way over their years at Lasalle. Being minority African American boys they had the worst experience when it comes to students teacher relationships. It is so obvious and apparent. I don...
5/11/2023
Lasalle used to be the holy grail of schools but times have changed. The lower grades are wonderful but once they are in the upper grades things change especially if you are AA and a boy. The language program is filled with so many biases against them and sadly the staff don’t even see that and you...
8/18/2022
Amazing school! Staff have been very attentive to our kids needs and have handled issues very well!
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Average Home Value
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2,613 Sq Ft
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Household Income
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83.5%
Median Age
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