HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harvard 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 390 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 20 teachers, Harvard Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Harvard Elementary School, located at 7525 S Harvard Ave in the Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to students in the area. The school typically offers a standard K-8 curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, with an emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Like many schools in the Chicago system, Harvard Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. The school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic outcomes, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Because it is located in a historically significant and evolving neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the daily lives of local families, working to prepare students for high school and beyond through a structured academic program.

For more information, contact Harvard Elem School at (773) 535-3045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.