PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peterson 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 891 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 53 teachers, Peterson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Peterson Elementary School, located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student population as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Known for its strong commitment to inclusive education, the school is recognized for its "cluster" programs and its focus on supporting students with a wide range of learning needs within an integrated classroom environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor, striving to foster a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere for its multi-ethnic and multilingual community.

Beyond its academic focus, Peterson Elementary is deeply embedded in its local neighborhood, often acting as a hub for community engagement. The school features an active parent-teacher organization and provides various extracurricular opportunities that cater to student interests in the arts, sports, and technology. By leveraging its diverse student body to teach cultural competency and empathy, Peterson aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school but also to be active, inclusive citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

For more information, contact Peterson Elem School at (773) 534-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.