GARVEY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garvey M 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 247 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 13 teachers, Garvey M Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Marcus Garvey Elementary School, located in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, 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 foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within an urban educational setting.

The school is named in honor of Marcus Garvey, a prominent leader known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and community self-reliance. This cultural legacy often informs the school's identity, as it serves a predominantly African American student population. Garvey Elementary offers a standard CPS curriculum, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and academic needs of its neighborhood families.

For more information, contact Garvey M Elem School at (773) 535-2763 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.