HEFFERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hefferan 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 345 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 16 teachers, Hefferan Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Hefferan Elementary School, located in the West Garfield Park 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 functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development to children in a historically underserved area of the city.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often navigating the unique socio-economic challenges present in the West Side of Chicago. Like many schools in the district, Hefferan aims to prepare its students for high school success through a standards-based curriculum while integrating community resources to support the holistic needs of its student body. It remains a focal point for families in the 60624 area who are seeking neighborhood-based educational opportunities.

For more information, contact Hefferan Elem School at (773) 534-6192 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.