MCCORMICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McCormick 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 719 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, McCormick Elem School 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.

McCormick Elementary School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, serves a predominantly Hispanic community within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades PK–8, emphasizing both academic development and cultural integration. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, many of whom are English language learners, through targeted instructional strategies and community-focused programming.

Beyond its core curriculum, McCormick Elementary acts as a vital hub for the surrounding community, often collaborating with local organizations to provide resources that support student well-being and family engagement. The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a safe, inclusive learning space that prepares students for high school success. By balancing rigorous state standards with the specific socio-cultural needs of the Little Village area, McCormick aims to empower its students to become active, capable contributors to their local and global communities.

For more information, contact McCormick Elem School at (773) 535-7252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.