CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cameron 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 773 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 44 teachers, Cameron Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Cameron Elementary School, located at 1234 N. Monticello Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education while addressing the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its local community.

The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often leveraging community partnerships to enhance student engagement. By offering a range of grade levels in one setting, Cameron Elementary aims to provide a consistent educational experience for neighborhood families, working to prepare students for the transition to high school through core curriculum instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact Cameron Elem School at (773) 534-4290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.