PORTAGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Portage Park 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 950 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 46 teachers, Portage Park Elem School 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.

Portage Park Elementary School, located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a central pillar of its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic foundation. The campus is housed in a historic building that reflects the traditional architecture common to the area, serving a diverse student body that draws from the surrounding residential blocks.

Academically, Portage Park Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth and neighborhood engagement. It offers a standard CPS curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. Because it serves as a community hub, the school often benefits from active parent involvement and partnerships with local organizations, creating an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social development of its students within the city of Chicago.

For more information, contact Portage Park Elem School at (773) 534-3576 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.