CHAPPELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chappell 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 572 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 35 teachers, Chappell Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Chappell Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK–8 school known for its strong community atmosphere and academic focus. It is recognized for serving a diverse student body and maintaining a reputation for being a tight-knit, neighborhood-centered institution. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success, often integrating neighborhood resources and parental involvement into its daily operations.

In addition to its core academic programming, Chappell is noted for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment. The school frequently engages in community-building activities and focuses on the social-emotional development of its students. Its location on Foster Avenue makes it a central hub for families in the surrounding North Side area, consistently positioning itself as a vital part of the local educational landscape within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district.

For more information, contact Chappell Elem School at (773) 534-2390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-1268
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CHAPPELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
572
Teachers:
35.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 572 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
White
22.7%
Asian
8.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.