KELLMAN CORPORATE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kellman Corporate Community Elem 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 337 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, Kellman Corporate Community Elem 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.

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School, located in the Homan Square/North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically rooted in a partnership model, the school emphasizes a focus on academic achievement and community integration, aiming to provide a structured learning environment for students in the surrounding area. It serves a diverse student body and is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to provide equitable educational resources to Chicago’s West Side communities.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through a combination of standard curriculum requirements and community-based initiatives. Like many CPS schools in the region, Kellman places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture, maintaining partnerships with local organizations, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects and utilizing the resources available through the Chicago Public Schools system, Kellman strives to improve student outcomes and foster a sense of civic engagement among its young learners.

For more information, contact Kellman Corporate Community Elem at (773) 534-6602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.