METCALFE ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Metcalfe Elem Community Academy 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 377 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 18 teachers, Metcalfe Elem Community Academy 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.

Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is a public school located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. As a part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates under the "Community Academy" model, which typically emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating academic instruction with various support services and community engagement initiatives to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Situated on the city's South Side, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aimed at preparing students for high school success. Like many schools in the CPS system, Metcalfe incorporates standardized curricula while striving to foster a supportive learning environment. The school plays an active role in the local West Pullman community, often acting as a hub for neighborhood involvement and academic development for local families.

For more information, contact Metcalfe Elem Community Academy at (773) 535-5590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.