CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carter 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 430 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 19 teachers, Carter Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Carter Elementary School, located at 5740 S. Michigan Ave in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a historic area of the city and serves as a local hub for families in the 60637 zip code. As part of the CPS network, it follows the district's curriculum standards and aims to provide foundational academic instruction to its elementary-aged population.

The school is named in honor of William H. Carter, reflecting its long-standing presence within the Chicago community. Like many schools in this district, Carter Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that includes core subjects, social-emotional learning, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student development. It remains an integral part of the neighborhood’s educational infrastructure, working to support the academic growth and success of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Carter Elem School at (773) 535-0860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.