BROWN W ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brown W 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 253 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, Brown W Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

W.E.B. Du Bois Elementary School (often referred to as Brown W Elem School) is located in the Near West Side community of Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on foundational academic development within the West Side neighborhood. The school’s location on N. Hermitage Ave places it within a historic area of the city, where it serves as a central hub for local families and community engagement.

Academically, the school follows the standard CPS curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, Brown Elementary aims to provide a supportive environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the holistic needs of its students, striving to prepare them for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Brown W Elem School at (773) 534-7250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.