DETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dett 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 309 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 20 teachers, Dett Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Dett Elementary School, located at 2131 W Monroe St in the Near West Side 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 functions as a cornerstone of its local community, focusing on providing foundational education and academic support to neighborhood families.

The school is noted for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Dett Elementary often engages in initiatives designed to foster student growth through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement. By partnering with local community organizations and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Dett Elem School at (773) 534-7160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.