BYRNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Byrne 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 674 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Byrne Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Byrne Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the Garfield Ridge community on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It is known for being a central hub for families in the 60638 zip code, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and high school readiness.

The school is situated on South Oak Park Avenue and is characterized by a traditional urban school structure that emphasizes community engagement. Like many schools in the CPS system, Byrne focuses on standard core curricula while often incorporating programs designed to support diverse learning needs and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering student growth through various extracurricular activities and academic programming tailored to its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Byrne Elem School at (773) 535-2170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.