Helen C. Peirce cultivates a learning environment that fosters intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Through the rigorous International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programme and a differentiated instructional approach, we challenge our students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Peirce utilizes a Restorative Approach to develop school culture, places special emphasis on inclusion, has strong parental/community partnerships, several after school based programs and arts partnerships at every grade level.

 

School Rating ?

Level 1+ ?

GOOD STANDING

School Grades

PK,K-8

# of Students

1,034

Governance

District ?

Faculty

Lorianne Zaimi
Principal

 Samuel Lee
Assistant Principal

 Kristen Munoz
Assistant Principal

Hours

08:00 AM-03:00 PM
School Hours

 

Public Transit

CTA Bus
22, 36, 50
CTA Train
Red

Demographics ?

Asian
5.6%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
37.2%
White
41.4%
Other
7.3%
 0
100

Statistics ?

Low Income
48.0%
Diverse Learners
12.0%
Limited English
18.3%
Mobility Rate ?
3.8%
Chronic Truancy ?
NOT ENOUGH DATA
 0
100

Kindergarten:

Full Day

Pre-K:

Full Day

Bilingual Services:

Yes

Dress Code:

No

Attendance Boundaries:

Yes
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Refugee Services:

No

Title I Eligible:

Yes

Accessibility Level:

Usable

Preschool Inclusive Program:   ?

Yes
School Year 2019-2020

2019 Profile Page Report

SCHOOL RATING ?
Level 1+ ?
 GOOD STANDING
STUDENT GROWTH ?
ABOVE AVERAGE ?
 
STUDENT ATTAINMENT ?
ABOVE AVERAGE ?
 
CULTURE & CLIMATE ?
ORGANIZED ?
 
NWEA Reading Growth ?
81st
National Average 50th percentile
NWEA Math Growth ?
69th
National Average 50th percentile
Healthy CPS
Healthy Schools Image coming soon ?
Creative Schools Certification ?
Creative Schools Image
Supportive Schools ?
Supportive Schools Image ?
Awards

Excelerate Award Gold ?

Student Growth By Grade Level ABOVE AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
3rd
54th
4th
77th
5th
48th
6th
89th
7th
99th
8th
78th
All
81st
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
3rd
90th
4th
72nd
5th
38th
6th
45th
7th
87th
8th
67th
All
69th
 0
50
99
National Average
Student Attainment By Grade Level ABOVE AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
2nd
92nd
3rd
81st
4th
89th
5th
81st
6th
82nd
7th
93rd
8th
94th
All
89th
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
2nd
63rd
3rd
74th
4th
86th
5th
74th
6th
68th
7th
74th
8th
86th
All
76th
 0
50
99
National Average
School Culture and Climate Details ORGANIZED ?
The 5Essentials from the My Voice, My School Survey ?
  
Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? STRONG
Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? NEUTRAL
Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? STRONG
Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? NEUTRAL
Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? NEUTRAL
Parent Survey Results ?
  
School Community: Do parents feel welcome and included in the school? STRONG
Parent-Teacher Partnership: Do parents feel teachers partner with them to support student success? NEUTRAL
Quality of Facilities: Do parents feel satisfied with the physical environment of their child's school? NEUTRAL
Safety ?
  
Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? NEUTRAL
Behavior and Discipline ?
 2018 2019 District Average
Number of out-of-school suspensions per 100 students 0.6 1.5 5.2
Percent of misconducts resulting in out-of-school suspension 6.4% 22.2% 15.1%
Average length of out-of-school suspensions 1.7 days 1.8 days 1.9 days
Other Important Metrics
2018 2019 District Average
Student attendance 95.8% 95.9% 92.8%
Teacher attendance 95.6% 95.7% 94.7%
Survey Response Rate
Response Rate CPS Average
Students 92.8% 81.4%
Teachers 78.3% 78.5%
Parents --- ---

You can find more information about the measures used in this report on the CPS web site.

The State of Illinois Report Card for this school can be viewed at the State Report Card web site.

Program Application Requirements

Magnet Cluster

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: K-5
Application Requirements
None
Selections
Students who live within the school's attendance boundary can be enrolled automatically and do not have to apply. Contact the school for registration instructions.

Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary must submit a Choice Elementary Schools application between October and December. Available seats, if any, are filled via computerized lottery. Priority is given to applicants with a sibling who is currently enrolled in the school in grade K-7, and who will remain enrolled in the school for the coming school year. show attendance boundary
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 280
  • Number of offers: 21
How to Apply
Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary can apply online or via paper Choice Elementary Schools application by visiting go.cps.edu.

Magnet Cluster

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: 6-8
Application Requirements
None
Selections
Students who live within the school's attendance boundary can be enrolled automatically and do not have to apply. Contact the school for registration instructions.

Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary must submit a Choice Elementary Schools application between October and December. Available seats, if any, are filled via computerized lottery. Priority is given to applicants with a sibling who is currently enrolled in the school in grade K-7, and who will remain enrolled in the school for the coming school year. show attendance boundary
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 280
  • Number of offers: 21
How to Apply
Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary can apply online or via paper Choice Elementary Schools application by visiting go.cps.edu.
School-Wide Programs and Models
  • After School All-Stars 
  • Early Childhood Program 
  • Kindergarten 
  • Performing Arts 
Creative
  • Band/Orchestra 
  • Ceramics 
  • Dance 
  • Drama 
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance 
  • Graphic Design 
  • Jewelry 
  • Murals 
  • Musicals 
  • Painting 
  • Plays/Acting 
  • Recorder 
  • Rock Band 
  • Scrapbooking 
  • Step Dance 
  • Student Music Club 
  • Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance 
  • Theater 
  • Troupe Performances 
  • Violin/Strings 
Health and Wellness
  • Crisis Intervention Services 
  • Health Curriculum Utilized 
  • Nutrition Program 
  • Physical Education 
  • Recess Daily 
  • School-based Dental Services 
  • Targeted Interventions 
  • Workshops/Classes 
Life and Leadership
  • Boys/Girls Scouts 
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls 
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program 
Parent and Community
  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops 
  • Book Club 
  • Crafts Workshop 
  • ESL Workshops 
  • Family Nights 
  • Literacy Workshops 
  • Math/Science Workshops 
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups 
  • Parent Advisory/Group 
  • Parent Advocacy 
  • Parenting Classes 
Scholastic
  • Academic Olympics 
  • Algebra 
  • Bilingual Support 
  • Book/Reading Club 
  • Chess Team 
  • Chicago History Fair 
  • Debate Team 
  • Expanded Library Service Hours 
  • Homework Club/Study Group 
  • Homework Help 
  • Science Lab 
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring 
  • Tutoring 
  • WITS (Working in the Schools) 
  • Writers Workshop 
  • Yearbook Club 
  • Young Authors 
Sports and Fitness
  • Basketball 
  • Boys’ Basketball 
  • Boys’ Cross Country 
  • Boys’ Soccer 
  • Boys’ Track 
  • Boys’ Volleyball 
  • Chess 
  • Conditioning and Fitness 
  • Dance 
  • Exercise 
  • Flag Football 
  • Football 
  • Girls on the Run 
  • Girls’ Basketball 
  • Girls’ Cross Country 
  • Girls’ Soccer 
  • Girls’ Track 
  • Girls’ Volleyball 
  • Ping Pong 
  • Running 
  • Soccer 
  • Touch Football 
  • Yoga/Pilates 
Performance
Report Name Date Download
School Quality Rating Report 2019
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2019
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2019
School Quality Rating Report 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2018
School Quality Rating Report 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2017
School Quality Rating Report 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2016
School Quality Rating Report 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2015
School Quality Rating Report 2014
Financial
Report Name Date Download
School Segment Report 2010
Building
Report Name Date Download
6 Month Asbestos Report Fall 2018
Asbestos Inspection Report 2019
Accessibility Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Detail Report 2014-2015
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013
Other
Report Name Date Download
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2019
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2018
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2017
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2016
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2015
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2020-2022
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2018-2020
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2012-2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2016-2018
Healthy CPS Report 2019
Healthy CPS Report 2018
Healthy CPS Report 2017
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