BRUNSON MATH & SCI SPECIALTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem 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 479 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, Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Brunson Math & Science Specialty Elementary School, located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As its name implies, the school places a specialized academic emphasis on mathematics and science, aiming to provide students with a robust foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for the rigorous academic demands of high school and beyond.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Brunson Math & Science Specialty serves a diverse student body and operates with a focus on holistic development. Beyond its core STEM curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Chicago community, working to support student growth through extracurricular engagement and neighborhood partnerships. Its mission is centered on empowering students with the technical literacy and problem-solving abilities necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

For more information, contact Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem at (773) 534-6025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.