CURTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Curtis 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 524 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 27 teachers, Curtis 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.

Curtis Elementary School, located at 32 E 115th St in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing core educational programming aimed at student development from the elementary grades through middle school. The school is situated in a historically significant area of the Far South Side, functioning as a vital resource for families seeking neighborhood-based public education.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Curtis Elementary works to balance academic instruction with social-emotional learning to support its diverse student body. The school community emphasizes the importance of consistent attendance and community engagement to improve student outcomes. By utilizing various district initiatives and local partnerships, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while fostering a structured learning environment within the Roseland community.

For more information, contact Curtis Elem School at (773) 535-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.