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Claremont STEM Magnet Elementary School

CPS choice · PK,K-8

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

At a glance

On the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages), the school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Very Strong’ (96 of 99), and instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ (93 of 99). The state's 2025 summative designation is Targeted - ISBE has identified the school for additional support (ISBE Report Card 2025). In 2025–26, 19 applications were recorded for 11 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).

Cultural fit
Family involvement was rated ‘Strong’ (65 of 99) on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages). 30% of students were chronically absent in 2025 - about what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
Academic fit
Instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ (93 of 99) on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages). 89% of teachers stayed from one year to the next - above what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).
Social-emotional fit
The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Very Strong’ (96 of 99) on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2026 survey - benchmarked levels relative to spring 2024 results, not percentages). 23% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).

Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.

Basics

CPS-published · verified Nov 2024

Address
2300 W 64TH ST
Neighborhood
Chicago Lawn
Phone
(773)535-8110
Hours
Unknown - not verified yet
Before and after care

Supplemental care not found.

SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.

Arts and creative

Drawing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Culinary Classes, Percussion, Art Studio, Dance, Choir/Chorus

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Sports

Football, Girls on the Run, Karate, Basketball, Double Dutch, Volleyball

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Climate survey
Involved families
Strong (65 of 99)
Supportive environment
Very Strong (96 of 99)
Ambitious instruction
Very Strong (93 of 99)
Effective leaders
Strong (60 of 99)
Collaborative teachers
Strong (61 of 99)
Safety (student-reported)
Very Strong (92 of 99)

UChicago 5Essentials, spring 2026 survey, verified 2026-09-23. Each score runs from 1 to 99 and is compared with spring 2024 results; the level uses the survey site’s own bands (Neutral is 40 to 59, Strong 60 to 79). These are not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still score below typical.

5Essentials - the latest survey in detail

Human & Social Resources in the Community, Parent Supportiveness, and Rigorous Study Habits are rated above the CPS average this year.

From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. The levels above come from this same survey.

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Ambitious Instruction

93 ▲ above the CPS average (56)

Supportive Environment

96 ▲ above the CPS average (51)

Collaborative Teachers

61 ▲ above the CPS average (52)

Effective Leaders

60 ▲ above the CPS average (52)

Involved Families

65 ▲ above the CPS average (53)

Supplemental measures

Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.

CPS-published · verified Jul 2026Response rates: students 92%, teachers 67%, parents 0%Full 2026 measures report (UChicago)

UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.

Pre-K

CPS-published· verified Sep 2026

This school has Pre-K. Families apply for Pre-K through Chicago Early Learning, not GoCPS.

  • Full-day Pre-K · for children age 4

    Seats: limited availability, as of Sep 24, 2026.

Quality rating
ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality

Apply through Chicago Early Learning · How Pre-K applications work

Programs (1)

ProgramEntry gradesHow seats are offeredTest requiredEvidence

STEM

Magnet

K–8Lottery
NoCPS-published · verified Oct 2026

Local School Council

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.

Next meetings

CPS has not posted any upcoming meetings for this council yet.

CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.

Members for 2026 to 2028

  • Patricia E Baggett-Hopkins · Principal
  • Ruth Harris · Parent
  • Ciara Belmer · Parent
  • quiana wade · Parent
  • Aerial Hemphill · Parent
  • Carlil Pittman · Parent
  • Jazmin Merino · Parent
  • Yvonne Anderson · Community member
  • Hosea Sims · Community member
  • Beverly Nunn · Teacher
  • Tara Gaud · Teacher
  • Tiffany Tucker · School staff (non-teaching)
  • Cameron Pittman · Student

CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.

Parent questions & conversation

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