LaSalle Elementary Language Academy
CPS choice · K-8
At a glance
The school’s supportive environment and instruction were both rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). In 2025–26, 249 applications were recorded for 50 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 19% of students were chronically absent in 2025 - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025). Family involvement was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
- Academic performance
- 62% of students met or exceeded standards on the 2025 IAR - in the top 10% of CPS elementary schools with published results (ISBE Report Card 2025).
- Academic fit
- Instruction was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 1734 N ORLEANS ST
- Neighborhood
- Lincoln Park
- Phone
- (773)534-8470
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Before and after care
Before care from 7:00 AM. After care until 5:00 PM. Run by Right At School.
From the program’s own page. Checked Sep 2026. Hours, prices and space change, so confirm with the school.
- Arts and creative
Drawing, Painting, Band/Orchestra, Student Art Club, Fashion, Student Music Club, Violin/Strings, Guitar, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Piano/Keyboard
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, Basketball, Soccer, 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
- Supportive environment
- Very Strong
- Ambitious instruction
- Very Strong
- Effective leaders
- Neutral
- Collaborative teachers
- Weak
- Safety (student-reported)
- Strong
- Overall organization
- Organized
UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Rigorous Study Habits, Emotional Health, and Parent Supportiveness are rated above the CPS average; Teacher-Teacher Trust, Innovation, and Instructional Leadership are rated below it 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. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
82 ▲ above the CPS average (56)- Academic Press· students-reported90 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- English Instruction· students-reported79 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Math Instruction· students-reported81 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported77 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
Supportive Environment
81 ▲ above the CPS average (51)- Academic Personalism· students-reported78 ▲ above the CPS average (51)
- Peer Support for Academic Work· students-reported80 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Safety· students-reported83 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported81 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Collaborative Teachers
56 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported46 ▬ about the CPS average (48)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported58 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported66 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported44 ▼ below the CPS average (51)
Effective Leaders
58 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported51 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported52 ▬ about the CPS average (53)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported82 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported46 ▬ about the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
65 ▲ above the CPS average (53)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported71 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported61 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported62 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported86 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported88 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Course Clarity· students-reported92 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported85 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Innovation· teachers-reported47 ▼ below the CPS average (52)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported91 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported55 ▬ about the CPS average (54)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- School Connectedness· students-reported93 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- School Safety· students-reported95 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported49 ▬ about the CPS average (47)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported84 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported72 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
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.
Programs (1)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
World Language Magnet | K–8 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The 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
- Dashe R Rowland · Principal
- Uriah Muhammad · Parent
- Latasha Napper · Parent
- Tom Hehir · Parent
- Jason Emeott · Parent
- Colum Lavelle · Community member
- Steven McClellan · Community member
- Eun Parrilli · Teacher
- Daniel Faulkner · Teacher
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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