BEASLEY ELEM MAGNET ACADEMIC CTR

Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr 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 1,250 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 62 teachers, Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Beasley Academic Center, located in the Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, is a designated magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a magnet institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it operates with a specialized academic focus intended to draw students from a wider geographical area. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum and its commitment to fostering high academic achievement, often placing a strong emphasis on preparing students for enrollment in the city’s top-tier selective enrollment high schools.

In addition to its core academic programming, Beasley Academic Center prides itself on cultivating a supportive and structured learning environment. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to develop the "whole child," including opportunities in the arts and technology. By maintaining a focus on both character development and scholastic excellence, Beasley aims to provide a robust educational foundation that equips its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in competitive academic settings.

For more information, contact Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr at (773) 535-1230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.