CLISSOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clissold Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 507 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Clissold 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.

Clissold Elementary School, located in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and a supportive community environment. It generally maintains a focus on providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating various extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics to encourage student development beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is frequently recognized for its stable community involvement and its commitment to fostering high expectations for its student body. Because of its location in the historic Morgan Park area, Clissold often benefits from active parent engagement and a neighborhood-focused culture. Like many CPS schools, it utilizes a standards-based curriculum to prepare its students for the transition to high school, aiming to balance core academic excellence with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Clissold Elem School at (773) 535-2560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.