NASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nash 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 274 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 15 teachers, Nash 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.

Nash Elementary School, located at 4837 W. Erie St. in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 school serving the local community as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a historically significant area of the city and operates with a focus on providing foundational academic education, social-emotional development, and extracurricular opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds in the 60644 zip code.

As a neighborhood school, Nash Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Austin community. It is committed to supporting student growth through the standard CPS curriculum while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of its urban setting. Like many schools in the district, Nash emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, student safety, and fostering an environment that prepares young learners for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Nash Elem School at (773) 534-6125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.