OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Otis 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 443 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 28 teachers, Otis Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Otis Elementary School, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago at 525 N. Armour St., is a PK–8 institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school serves a diverse urban community and has historically been recognized for its strong focus on academic growth, community involvement, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that spans from early childhood through the middle school years.

As part of the CPS network, Otis Elementary emphasizes preparing students for high school success through a standards-based curriculum. The school is known for its relatively intimate learning environment compared to larger city schools, which often fosters a tight-knit culture between staff, students, and neighborhood families. Its location in West Town places it in a vibrant, evolving area of Chicago, making it a focal point for local educational engagement and extracurricular programming designed to support student development both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Otis Elem School at (773) 534-7665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.