OGLESBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oglesby 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 492 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 27 teachers, Oglesby 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.

Oglesby Elementary School is a public PK-8 school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Serving the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational education to a diverse student body within the local community. It is situated in a residential area on South Green Street, reflecting the demographic and cultural characteristics of the surrounding Auburn Gresham district.

Academically, Oglesby Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that spans early childhood through eighth grade, preparing students for the transition to high school. Like many schools in the CPS system, it aims to foster student growth through a mix of core academic subjects and social-emotional learning. The school operates under the broader mission of Chicago Public Schools to provide equitable access to quality education, working to engage both students and families to support academic achievement and community development.

For more information, contact Oglesby Elem School at (773) 535-3060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.