CHALMERS ELEM SPECIALTY SCHOOL

Chalmers Elem Specialty 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 371 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 21 teachers, Chalmers Elem Specialty 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.

Chalmers Elementary Specialty School, located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a "specialty" school, it is designed to offer a focused academic environment that often includes enriched programming or specific instructional approaches intended to engage students and bolster their academic achievement. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education with an emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population in the West Side area.

The school’s location on West Roosevelt Road places it at the heart of the North Lawndale community, where it plays an essential role as a neighborhood anchor. Beyond its core curriculum, Chalmers focuses on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. Like many schools in the CPS network, Chalmers strives to provide its students with the resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional support necessary to prepare them for successful transitions to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Chalmers Elem Specialty School at (773) 534-1720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.