CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clay 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 632 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, Clay Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Clay Elementary School, located in the Hegewisch neighborhood on the far southeast side of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a community hub for the local area, offering a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school transitions. The school’s location on Burley Avenue places it in a quiet, residential section of the city, fostering a close-knit environment where families and staff often maintain long-standing connections within the neighborhood.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student development through a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the CPS system, Clay Elementary focuses on providing inclusive educational opportunities, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population while utilizing city-wide resources to enhance classroom instruction. By maintaining a focus on neighborhood engagement and academic accountability, Clay Elementary serves as a foundational institution for the families of the Hegewisch community.

For more information, contact Clay Elem School at (773) 535-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.