Kids First Chicago
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A Kids First Chicago initiative

Chicago schools,
one clear view.

Application to consolidate and display multiple data sources about Chicago Public Schools

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Kids First Chicago
635+
CPS schools
77
Community areas
324k
Students
Six questions, one answer

What do you want to know
about your child's school?

Kids First Chicago organizes every available data point around the questions parents actually ask. Pick the one on your mind — we'll show you what the public data says.

Academic Learning & Achievement In progress

Is my child learning?

Growth, proficiency, on-track and graduation outcomes.

Coming soon
Equity, Access & Post-Secondary Pathways In progress

Does my child have the same access to opportunities, programs, and future pathways as other students?

Advanced coursework, college enrollment and persistence.

Coming soon
School Experience & Learning Environment In progress

Does my child feel safe, welcomed, and able to focus on learning at school?

Class size, staff allocation, school climate and safety.

Coming soon
Staff & Organizational Quality In progress

Does my child's school have effective teachers, strong leadership, and well-run systems?

Teacher quality, leadership and instructional coherence.

Coming soon
Student SEL Development Open now

Is my child developing important life skills like confidence, responsibility, communication, and problem-solving?

How students experience challenge, voice and belonging.

Open the view
Student Well-being In progress

Is my child emotionally and physically well, and getting the support they need when challenges come up?

Emotional health, support staff and peer relationships.

Coming soon
How can I get involved? In progress

What can I do to improve my school?

LSC vacancies, board members and upcoming meetings.

Coming soon