MELODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Melody 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 477 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 25 teachers, Melody 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.

Melody Elementary School, located in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social-emotional development for its student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Melody Elementary serves as a critical community hub, often engaging in partnerships and programs aimed at addressing the unique socioeconomic challenges faced by families in the West Garfield Park area. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment, working to foster student growth through extracurricular activities and community involvement. While school metrics and performance rankings can fluctuate, Melody Elementary remains dedicated to its mission of providing consistent educational access and fostering long-term development for the youth of Chicago’s West Side.

For more information, contact Melody Elem School at (773) 534-6850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.