OWEN ELEM SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY

Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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 268 students offering grade levels from 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, Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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.

Owen Scholastic Academy, located in the Wrightwood neighborhood of Chicago, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a designated "Scholastic Academy" within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on a rigorous academic environment intended to challenge students and prepare them for high school success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on core curriculum standards and typically provides a structured setting that aims to foster both intellectual development and personal growth for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, Owen Scholastic Academy serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding community. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive culture for students, often integrating various extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community engagement, the academy strives to bridge the gap between rigorous academic expectations and the practical needs of its neighborhood families.

For more information, contact Owen Elem Scholastic Academy at (773) 535-9330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.