MCCUTCHEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McCutcheon 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 372 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, McCutcheon Elem School 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.

McCutcheon Elementary School, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a vibrant, urban community and focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural inclusion. The school’s mission generally revolves around fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to serving a multilingual and multicultural population, often offering resources to support English Language Learners (ELL) and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. With its proximity to the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, McCutcheon often engages with the surrounding community to provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular programs, and partnerships that aim to enhance the educational experience. By balancing rigorous core instruction with community-focused initiatives, McCutcheon strives to be a central pillar of stability and academic progress for its students.

For more information, contact McCutcheon Elem School at (773) 534-2680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.