HAMLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hamline 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 543 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 24 teachers, Hamline Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Hamline Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the Back of the Yards community on the South Side of Chicago. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Its mission is centered on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering social-emotional growth to prepare students for high school and beyond.

The school is a focal point of its local community, often engaging families through various school-based programs and events. Like many schools in the CPS system, Hamline focuses on data-driven instruction to help students reach grade-level benchmarks. By maintaining a smaller neighborhood presence, the school strives to build strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents, aiming to create a stable and encouraging learning atmosphere for the diverse population of the Bishop Street area.

For more information, contact Hamline Elem School at (773) 535-4565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.