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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

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Opportunity Index Sum Score  

20
 
11
Low
30
Moderate
55
High
Range of Need

Opportunity Index Average Score  

1.82
 
0
Low
2.5
5
High
Range of Need

School Demographic Factors

1/5

% of Students with Disabilities

This score is higher than 15.4% of elementary schools

1/5

Simpson Diversity Index

This score is higher than 17.8% of elementary schools

3/5

% of English Learner Students

This score is higher than 43.1% of elementary schools

3/5

% of Students in Temporary Living Situation

This score is higher than 54% of elementary schools

3/5

% of Teachers Retained

This score is higher than 49% of elementary schools

Community Factors

1/5

200% of Poverty Rate

This score is higher than 5.8% of elementary schools

1/5

Chicago Hardship Index

This score is higher than 7% of elementary schools

2/5

% Uninsured

This score is higher than 37.8% of elementary schools

1/5

Community Life Expectancy

This score is higher than 92.5% of elementary schools

Historical School Funding Factors

3/5

School Budget & Changes in School Budget

This score is higher than 54.7% of elementary schools

1/5

Capital and Outside Funding

This score is higher than 95.9% of elementary schools

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 21
Fall 2023 20th Day Enrollment 634
Fall 2023 20th Day Non-Cluster Enrollment 634
Enrollment Input for Teacher Allocations (Non-Cluster + Newcomer Adjustment) 634
District-Provided Foundational Positions  
Principal 1
Assistant Principal 1
School Assistants 1
District-Provided Teachers  
Core Classroom Teachers 25
Holistic Teachers (Physical Education, Arts, Music, World Language, etc.) for Elementary Schools 5
All Resources Purchased with Flexible Funding  
Teachers 2
Assistant Principals 1
Clerks 1
Counselors 2
Funding for Non-Staff Costs $23,313
Programmatic Resources  
Bilingual Coordinators 1
Internal Accounts  
School Internal Account Funded Teacher Positions 1
School Internal Account Funded Non-Teacher Positions 1
Early Childhood  
Early Childhood Teachers 1
Early Childhood Paraprofessionals 1
Special Education  
Special Education Teachers 9
Special Education Paraprofessionals (incl. Bilingual Paraprofessionals) 12
Professional Development  
Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier I) $17,280
Day-to-Day School Operations  
Lunchroom 4
School Security 2

Teacher Positions

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

WATERS - Teacher Positions

 

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