DENEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Deneen 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 519 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 20 teachers, Deneen Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

**Deneen Elementary School**, located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Charles S. Deneen, who served as the 23rd Governor of Illinois.

The school is situated on South Wabash Avenue, placing it within a historical residential area of the city. Like many schools in the CPS system, Deneen Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while often incorporating social-emotional learning to address the holistic needs of its students. The school actively engages with its local community, aiming to provide a safe and structured learning space that encourages academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school success.

For more information, contact Deneen Elem School at (773) 535-3035 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.