KANOON ELEM MAGNET SCHOOL

Kanoon Elem Magnet 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 630 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 36 teachers, Kanoon Elem Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a magnet school, it draws students from a broader geographic area than a traditional neighborhood school, offering a specialized academic environment designed to cater to a diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere for its elementary-aged students.

The school’s location on South Kedzie Avenue places it at the heart of a vibrant, predominantly Hispanic community, and it reflects the cultural richness of the surrounding area. Kanoon Elementary focuses on student growth through various extracurricular activities and academic programming intended to prepare students for success in secondary education. By balancing academic achievement with social-emotional development, the school aims to be a cornerstone of educational excellence for families in the city of Chicago.

For more information, contact Kanoon Elem Magnet School at (773) 534-1736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.