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CARSON

5516 S MAPLEWOOD Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60629

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Staffing and School Resourcing

By moving fully away from Student-Based Budgeting (where a dollar amount is allocated per student), and setting a standard for staffing positions and resources for every CPS school, no matter the size, type, or neighborhood, CPS is moving toward a more equitable, more transparent funding model.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Total Indicator Score  

43
 
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Low
30
Moderate
60
High
Range of Need

School Resourcing

Information on what teachers, staff, supports, and other resources were present in a school when doors opened for SY25.

School Formula Data  
Opportunity Index 43
Fall 2023 20th Day Enrollment 714
Fall 2023 20th Day Non-Cluster Enrollment 714
Adjustment for Schools With Increased Enrollment Due to Newcomer Students 20
Enrollment Input for Teacher Allocations (Non-Cluster + Newcomer Adjustment) 734
District-Provided Foundational Positions  
Principal 1
Assistant Principal 1
Clerks 2
School Assistants 1
District-Provided Teachers  
Core Classroom Teachers 34
Holistic Teachers (Physical Education, Arts, Music, World Language, etc.) for Elementary Schools 7
Supplemental Title I Interventionists 2
Teacher Positions Closed for Additional Discretionary Flexibility -3
All Resources Purchased with Flexible Funding  
Assistant Principals 1
Clerks 1
Counselors 2
Restorative Justice Coordinators 1
Teacher Assistants 1
Other Non-Instructional Staff 5
Funding for Non-Staff Costs $342,662
Programmatic Resources  
Dual Language Coordinators 1
Bilingual Coordinators 1
Early Childhood  
Early Childhood Teachers 3
Early Childhood Paraprofessionals 3
Special Education  
Special Education Teachers 8
Special Education Paraprofessionals (incl. Bilingual Paraprofessionals) 7
Professional Development  
Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier I) $17,280
Supplementary Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier II) $99,640
Day-to-Day School Operations  
Lunchroom 10
School Security 2

Teacher Positions

This data shows how many teachers are staffed at the school and the number of vacant positions.

CARSON - Teacher Positions

 

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