DE DIEGO ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

De Diego Elem Community Academy 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 561 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 40 teachers, De Diego Elem Community Academy 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.

De Diego Elementary Community Academy, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is situated in a vibrant, historically diverse area, reflecting the cultural makeup of the surrounding community. The "Community Academy" designation often highlights the school’s efforts to act as a neighborhood hub, fostering connections between students, families, and local resources to support academic and social development.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with CPS standards, often emphasizing holistic student growth and social-emotional learning. Like many schools in the district, De Diego works to balance rigorous core curriculum instruction with extracurricular opportunities that cater to the unique interests of its student body. By operating at the intersection of urban community life and educational programming, De Diego strives to create a supportive environment that prepares its students for high school and beyond.

For more information, contact De Diego Elem Community Academy at (773) 534-4451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.