OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Owens Community Academy ES 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 397 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 21 teachers, Owens Community Academy ES 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.

Owens Community Academy, located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes academic development alongside the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Owens Community Academy aims to foster a strong connection between the school, its families, and the surrounding South Side community. The school utilizes various district-wide initiatives to enhance instruction and frequently integrates extracurricular activities to promote student engagement. By maintaining a focus on consistent improvement and community involvement, Owens strives to empower its students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Owens Community Academy ES at (773) 535-5475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.