ARMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Armour 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 281 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 13 teachers, Armour 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.

Philip D. Armour Elementary School is a Chicago Public School located in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is situated in a historically industrial area that has evolved significantly over time. As a neighborhood school within the CPS system, it focuses on providing a foundational education to its local community while managing the diverse needs of its student body.

Academically, Armour Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often incorporating state-mandated curriculum standards to prepare students for high school transition. The school environment typically aims to foster a supportive community atmosphere, utilizing its location in the Bridgeport area to connect with neighborhood resources. Like many schools in the district, Armour works to balance traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to support both the academic growth and the character development of its students.

For more information, contact Armour Elem School at (773) 535-4530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.