PARKER ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Parker Elem Community 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 497 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 26 teachers, Parker Elem Community Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Parker Elementary Community Academy, located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood-based public school focused on providing foundational education to local students. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school operates with a commitment to academic growth and community engagement, striving to support the diverse needs of its student population within the South Side landscape.

The school emphasizes its role as a "community academy," which typically suggests an integrated approach to education that prioritizes not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social and emotional well-being of its students. By fostering a collaborative environment, Parker Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher education, often working closely with local families and neighborhood organizations to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the broader community experience.

For more information, contact Parker Elem Community Academy at (773) 535-3375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.