GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gresham 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 326 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, Gresham Elem 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.

Gresham Elementary School, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within an urban educational environment. Its location on South Green Street places it at the heart of a historically significant neighborhood, where the school works to provide foundational learning experiences for local families.

Academically, Gresham Elementary focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through the standard CPS curriculum, often integrating initiatives aimed at improving literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Like many schools in the district, it strives to foster a supportive climate that encourages student engagement and preparation for high school. The school community is characterized by its dedication to neighborhood identity and the ongoing effort to provide equitable educational opportunities for the children of the Auburn Gresham area.

For more information, contact Gresham Elem School at (773) 535-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.