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About this school
Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy - South is
a public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 301 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy - South Demographics
75%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy - South Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy - South
$24,925
raised using DonorsChoose
42
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
203
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy - South has received support from
96 individuals from Illinois and
107 individuals out-of-state.
