HIGGINS ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Higgins Elem Community Academy 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 270 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 13 teachers, Higgins Elem Community Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Higgins Elementary Community Academy is a public school located in the West Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating extracurricular activities and community-based partnerships to enrich the student experience. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Higgins Community Academy aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, while serving as a central hub for families within the local neighborhood.

For more information, contact Higgins Elem Community Academy at (773) 535-5625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.