MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marsh 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 759 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 40 teachers, Marsh Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Marsh Elementary School, located at 9822 S. Exchange Ave in the South Chicago neighborhood, serves as a public elementary school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Situated in a historically industrial area, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing foundational education for students from diverse backgrounds. As part of the CPS network, it adheres to district-wide curricula while striving to meet the unique socio-economic and academic needs of its neighborhood.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering student growth through traditional classroom instruction and various school-wide initiatives. Like many schools in the South Chicago community, Marsh Elementary emphasizes the importance of a safe, structured learning environment. It works to support student development through a blend of academic programming, social-emotional learning, and community engagement, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education within the broader Chicago school system.

For more information, contact Marsh Elem School at (773) 535-6430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.