GILLESPIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gillespie 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 478 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 26 teachers, Gillespie 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.

Gillespie Elementary School, located in the West Chesterfield/Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated at 9301 S. State St. and operates within a community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and student growth. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for local families, providing a structured educational setting that aims to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum generally aligns with CPS standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, Gillespie utilizes a mix of classroom-based instruction and various school-wide initiatives designed to support social-emotional learning and student engagement. By maintaining its location on State Street, the school remains deeply integrated into the fabric of the 60619 zip code, fostering a close-knit school culture that encourages community involvement and long-term academic success for its student body.

For more information, contact Gillespie Elem School at (773) 535-5065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.