BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bright 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 284 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 19 teachers, Bright Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Bright Elementary School, located at 10740 S. Calhoun Ave in the East Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education for children in grades Pre-K through 8. The school is situated in a residential area, serving as a primary academic hub for families in the 60617 ZIP code.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core Chicago Public Schools curriculum, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, Bright Elementary often emphasizes student development through various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Families interested in specific school performance data, current enrollment figures, or extracurricular offerings are typically encouraged to visit the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly for the most up-to-date information.

For more information, contact Bright Elem School at (773) 535-6215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.