GRIMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grimes 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 454 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 25 teachers, Grimes 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.

Grimes Elementary School, located in the Clearing neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago, is a neighborhood school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a traditional K-8 academic model. As a CPS institution, it follows the district’s standard curriculum while striving to meet the diverse needs of the families living in the surrounding 60638 zip code.

The school is characterized by its focus on community stability and academic progression, providing a continuous educational environment for students throughout their primary and middle school years. Like many schools in the Chicago system, Grimes utilizes local data and district-wide initiatives to monitor student growth, maintain school safety, and foster student engagement. It serves as a central hub for the Clearing area, playing a significant role in the daily lives of local families and the broader educational landscape of Southwest Chicago.

For more information, contact Grimes Elem School at (773) 535-2364 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.