OKEEFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OKeeffe 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 666 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 32 teachers, OKeeffe Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

O'Keeffe Elementary School is a public school located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a foundational institution within the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within an urban educational framework. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with district standards to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

The school is situated on South Merrill Avenue, placing it in a historic residential area of the South Side. Like many schools in the CPS system, O'Keeffe provides a range of services designed to support a diverse student body, including extracurricular programming and community-oriented initiatives. Parents and guardians interested in current performance data, specific programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s administrative office directly for the most up-to-date information regarding their academic offerings and school climate.

For more information, contact OKeeffe Elem School at (773) 535-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.