BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bennett 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 309 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 13 teachers, Bennett Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Bennett Elementary School, located at 10115 S. Prairie Ave in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, is a PK–8 institution serving the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, Bennett is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school operates within a diverse community, striving to provide essential educational resources and extracurricular opportunities to the local youth in the 60628 area.

Academically, Bennett Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards aligned with CPS goals, aiming to improve literacy and numeracy skills across all grade levels. The school often serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting family and community engagement through school events and partnerships. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Bennett Elementary seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

For more information, contact Bennett Elem School at (773) 535-5460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628-2135
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BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 309 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
309
Teachers:
13.47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 309 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.1%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.