ADDAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Addams 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 714 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Addams Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Jane Addams Elementary School, located in the East Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is named after the renowned social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jane Addams, reflecting a commitment to community service and educational equity. The school serves a diverse local population and functions as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing foundational academic development across its primary and middle school grade levels.

Academically, Addams Elementary focuses on meeting the requirements of the Illinois Learning Standards while fostering a supportive environment for student growth. The school community often participates in neighborhood-based initiatives and utilizes its location near the Indiana border to provide a stable, consistent learning environment for its students. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local advisory councils and school-led events that aim to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the broader social development of the student body.

For more information, contact Addams Elem School at (773) 535-6210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.