NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Norwood Park Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 434 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Norwood Park 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.
Norwood Park Elementary School, located in the historic Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded K–8 public school serving the local community. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is well-known for its academic rigor, dedicated teaching staff, and a strong sense of community. It frequently ranks as a top-performing school in the district, benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and a stable, neighborhood-focused student body. The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in competitive high school programs.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Norwood Park Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which help foster a supportive and engaging school culture. Its location on N. Nina Ave provides a safe, quiet environment that many families find appealing. Because it serves as a central hub for the surrounding residential area, the school maintains a traditional "neighborhood school" identity, balancing standard CPS requirements with the specific needs and expectations of the local Norwood Park community.
For more information, contact Norwood Park Elem School at (773) 534-1198 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60631-2408
(773) 534-1198
NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 434
- Teachers:
- 23.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 434 students
- White
- 57.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.0%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.