KERSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kershaw 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 265 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, Kershaw Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Kershaw Elementary School, located at 6450 S. Lowe Ave in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically, the school has been a focal point for the local community, operating within a district that emphasizes providing core academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular opportunities to students in the South Side of Chicago.

Like many schools in the Englewood area, Kershaw has navigated the complexities of urban education, including shifting district policies and community revitalization efforts. The school environment typically focuses on closing achievement gaps and fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Families interested in specific current performance metrics, recent enrollment figures, or detailed academic programming are encouraged to visit the official [Chicago Public Schools website](https://www.cps.edu/) or the school’s specific portal on the CPS School Locator, as these resources provide the most up-to-date data on school quality ratings and community initiatives.

For more information, contact Kershaw Elem School at (773) 535-3050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.