NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nightingale 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 1,264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 58 teachers, Nightingale Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Nightingale Elementary School, located in the Gage 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 is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education within a diverse urban community. It functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on core academic instruction while offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster student growth and social-emotional development.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Nightingale emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement, working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and community engagement. The school’s location on South Rockwell Street places it at the heart of the local neighborhood, making it a central hub for families in the area. By focusing on both academic achievement and the development of a supportive school climate, Nightingale aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Nightingale Elem School at (773) 535-9270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.