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Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School
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About this school
Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 223 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School Demographics
92%
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
98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School
$13,876
raised using DonorsChoose
20
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
73
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Acero Charter School - Bart De Las Casas Elementary School has received support from
50 individuals from Illinois and
23 individuals out-of-state.