BEIDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Beidler Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Beidler Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jacob Beidler Elementary School, located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a PK–8 institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically rooted in the community, the school serves a predominantly African American student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the area, Beidler operates with a focus on narrowing achievement gaps and fostering a supportive, safe environment for students navigating the challenges of an urban educational landscape.

Academically, Beidler Elementary strives to align its curriculum with Common Core standards while integrating extracurricular programming to enrich the student experience. The school generally prioritizes community involvement and family engagement as pillars of its success, often partnering with local organizations to provide wrap-around services. While the school has faced the systemic challenges common to the district—including fluctuating enrollment and resource allocation—it remains a focal point for neighborhood families, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for a successful transition into Chicago’s competitive high school system.

For more information, contact Beidler Elem School at (773) 534-6811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.