John H Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
CPS choice · K-8
At a glance
The state's 2026 rating is Exemplary - the highest of its five ratings (ISBE Report Card 2026). 13% of students were chronically absent in 2026 - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools. In 2025–26, 113 applications were recorded for 28 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 13% of students were chronically absent in 2026 - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026).
- Academic fit
- 90% of teachers stayed from one year to the next - about what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026). Average class size is 6.3; about 10.9 students per teacher, computed from all-teacher staffing.
- Social-emotional fit
- 80% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - above what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2026).
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 9510 S PROSPECT AVE
- Neighborhood
- Beverly
- Phone
- (773)535-2690
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Student Art Club, Graphic Design, Percussion, Student Music Club, Art Studio, Dance, Musicals, Photography, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Drama, 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
Cheerleading, Girls' Volleyball, Chess, Boys' Basketball, Girls on the Run, Girls' Cross Country, Basketball, Dance, Boys' Cross Country, 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
- Unknown - no CPS school ID on record
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Human & Social Resources in the Community, Safety, and Parent Supportiveness are rated above the CPS average 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
91 ▲ above the CPS average (56)- Academic Press· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- English Instruction· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Math Instruction· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
Supportive Environment
99 ▲ above the CPS average (51)- Academic Personalism· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (51)
- Peer Support for Academic Work· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Safety· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported97 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Collaborative Teachers
80 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported82 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported75 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported86 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported77 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported79 ▲ above the CPS average (51)
Effective Leaders
78 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported85 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported85 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported72 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
88 ▲ above the CPS average (53)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported85 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported87 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported91 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (57)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported73 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Course Clarity· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Innovation· teachers-reported76 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
- School Connectedness· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- School Safety· students-reported96 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported61 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported99 ▲ above the CPS average (54)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported62 ▲ above the CPS average (47)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported76 ▲ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fine & Performing Arts 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
- Jason M Davis · Principal
- Crystal COLLINS · Parent
- Kenneth Parnell · Parent
- Melissa Lyons · Parent
- Takelia Walker · Parent
- Tynesha Collins Parker · Parent
- Andre Walton · Parent
- Lisa Myles · Community member
- Andrew Sanders · Community member
- Kimberly Donson · Teacher
- Elizabeth Roberts · Teacher
- Rick Williams · School staff (non-teaching)
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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SchoolNav is not affiliated with CPS. Details change - each fact above shows when it was last verified. Application decisions should always be confirmed in GoCPS.