JACKSON A ELEM LANGUAGE ACAD

Jackson A Elem Language Acad is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 550 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Jackson A Elem Language Acad has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

**Jackson A Elem Language Academy** (often referred to as Andrew Jackson Language Academy) is a highly regarded magnet school located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. As a specialized language academy, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and its commitment to world language instruction, typically offering students the opportunity to achieve proficiency in a second language, such as Mandarin, Spanish, or French, alongside their core studies.

The school is frequently cited for its strong performance and high levels of parent involvement, serving a diverse student body from across the city. By integrating language immersion or intensive language study with a well-rounded academic program, Jackson A Elem Language Academy provides a unique educational environment that focuses on preparing students to be globally-minded, high-achieving scholars. Its location on West Harrison Street places it in a convenient area for families living in the downtown and near-west Chicago communities.

For more information, contact Jackson A Elem Language Acad at (773) 534-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.