HUGHES L ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hughes L 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 456 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 31 teachers, Hughes L Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 L Elem School, located at 240 W 104th St in Chicago’s Roseland community, is a public elementary school serving students within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 60628 area, providing academic instruction and foundational support for children in the surrounding community. The school is integrated into the broader CPS framework, which emphasizes standard curriculum requirements while aiming to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of its student population.

Like many schools in the South Side of Chicago, Hughes L Elem School focuses on creating a stable learning environment that addresses the challenges and opportunities inherent in urban education. The school's mission typically aligns with district-wide goals to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. Because it is a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Roseland neighborhood, often acting as a primary point of engagement for local parents and community stakeholders invested in the educational outcomes of their children.

For more information, contact Hughes L Elem School at (773) 535-5075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.