FORT DEARBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fort Dearborn 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 354 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 19 teachers, Fort Dearborn 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.

Fort Dearborn Elementary School, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood anchor, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares pupils for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s academic culture is characterized by a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Fort Dearborn often emphasizes community involvement and partnership with local families to ensure that students have the resources necessary to thrive. By balancing core subject mastery with a focus on character development, the school strives to maintain a safe and productive environment that reflects the values and aspirations of the surrounding South Side community.

For more information, contact Fort Dearborn Elem School at (773) 535-2680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.