COURTENAY ELEM LANGUAGE ARTS CTR

Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr 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 400 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 32 teachers, Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

**Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center**, located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, is a Chicago Public School (CPS) that serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As a designated Language Arts magnet cluster school, its core mission centers on fostering strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and effective communication across all grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with specialized instruction designed to cultivate students' reading, writing, and speaking proficiencies.

Beyond its academic focus, Courtenay Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and its integration into the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, often incorporating arts and extracurricular activities to support social-emotional development alongside academic achievement. By leveraging its Language Arts focus, the school aims to prepare its graduates for competitive high school programs, ensuring they possess the foundational tools necessary for long-term success in both secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr at (773) 534-5790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.