PICCOLO ELEM SPECIALTY SCHOOL

Piccolo Elem Specialty 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 601 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 34 teachers, Piccolo Elem Specialty School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Piccolo Elementary Specialty School, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a PK–8 institution that operates under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a "specialty school," Piccolo focuses on providing a structured academic environment with a commitment to fostering student growth through a blend of core curriculum and targeted support services. The school serves a diverse student body, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to high school by emphasizing both foundational academic skills and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its efforts to create a supportive climate for families in the 60651 area. Like many schools in the CPS network, Piccolo prioritizes literacy and mathematics proficiency, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning to address the holistic needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and community engagement, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that helps students overcome neighborhood challenges and achieve long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Piccolo Elem Specialty School at (773) 534-4425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.