DEVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dever 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 780 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 42 teachers, Dever 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.

Dever Elementary School, located in the Dunning neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is a Chicago Public School (CPS) that serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school consistently maintains a high level of parent involvement and student engagement. It is frequently recognized for its academic stability and focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with extracurricular opportunities to support student development.

The school is well-regarded for its safe, inclusive environment and its commitment to fostering high expectations for all learners. With a diverse student body, Dever emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional learning, utilizing its location in the 60634 ZIP code to serve the local families of the Dunning area. Because it operates within the CPS framework, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives while maintaining a distinct identity as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes consistent communication between staff, students, and local stakeholders.

For more information, contact Dever Elem School at (773) 534-3090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.