HUGHES C ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hughes C 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 249 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 15 teachers, Hughes C Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Hughes C Elementary School is a public school located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, serving students in grades PK–8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates within a community that has historically faced significant socioeconomic challenges, and it plays a vital role in providing local educational access to students in the 60623 ZIP code. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the unique needs of a diverse urban student population.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Hughes C Elementary focuses on fostering student development through a structured academic environment. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating social-emotional learning to support student well-being. By serving as a neighborhood anchor, Hughes C aims to provide a stable learning foundation for its students, preparing them for the transition to high school while working to address the specific resource requirements of the North Lawndale area.

For more information, contact Hughes C Elem School at (773) 534-1762 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.