PARKSIDE ELEM COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Parkside 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 240 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 12 teachers, Parkside Elem Community 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.

Parkside Elementary Community Academy, located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Chicago Public School, it functions as a central hub for its local community, focusing on academic development while providing a supportive environment designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Parkside is known for its commitment to community engagement and fostering a sense of belonging among its families. By leveraging its location on South East End Avenue, the school works to integrate local resources and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the student experience. With a dedication to equity and student growth, Parkside Elementary strives to empower its learners to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Chicago community.

For more information, contact Parkside Elem Community Academy at (773) 535-0940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.