FERNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fernwood 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 301 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 14 teachers, Fernwood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Fernwood Elementary School, located at 10041 S. Union Ave in the Roseland community of Chicago, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in the surrounding neighborhood. It is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and the educational development of its diverse student body, offering standard curriculum pathways designed to prepare students for high school transition.

The school serves as a central hub for the Fernwood neighborhood, often emphasizing a supportive social-emotional environment alongside core academics like math, literacy, and science. Like many schools in the CPS system, Fernwood incorporates various extracurricular programs and community-based initiatives to enrich the student experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or performance ratings, it is recommended to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s direct administrative office.

For more information, contact Fernwood Elem School at (773) 535-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.