MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mount Vernon 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 230 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 14 teachers, Mount Vernon Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Mount Vernon Elementary School, located in the Washington Heights 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 operates within the Mount Vernon community, aiming to provide foundational education and support to local families. The school's curriculum and administrative operations are aligned with CPS standards, focusing on core academic subjects alongside efforts to promote student growth and community engagement.

The facility on South Morgan Street serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, functioning as both an academic institution and a community fixture. Like many schools in the district, Mount Vernon works to navigate the complexities of the urban educational landscape, emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging parent participation and extracurricular involvement to help prepare its students for successful transitions to high school.

For more information, contact Mount Vernon Elem School at (773) 535-2825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.