KOZMINSKI ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Kozminski Elem Community Academy 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 250 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 13 teachers, Kozminski Elem Community Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Kozminski Elementary Community Academy, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "Community Academy," the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to integrate classroom learning with the support and engagement of the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, often leveraging its proximity to the resources and cultural environment of the University of Chicago area.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on individualized attention and community partnerships, Kozminski strives to address the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on East 54th Street places it at the heart of a historically significant and academically rich community, allowing the school to offer students unique opportunities to engage with local programs, neighborhood initiatives, and a collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact Kozminski Elem Community Academy at (773) 535-0980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.