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
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
51%
State Average
43%
Math
56.7%
State Average
38.5%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
510:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Black
34.9%
White
33.3%
Hispanic
20%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/29/2026
If you have a child with learning disabilities or special needs, look elsewhere.
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...
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LaSalle Elementary Language Academy is a public 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 464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. LaSalle Elementary Language Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $848,611. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Park High School, Payton College Preparatory High School, Wells Community Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near LaSalle Elementary Language Academy.