TANNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tanner 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 337 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 20 teachers, Tanner 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.

Tanner Elementary School, located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Its mission typically centers on fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond, often leveraging community partnerships to provide additional resources for its student body.

Situated at 7350 S Evans Ave, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural and historical character of the surrounding area. Like many schools in the CPS system, Tanner Elementary works to balance academic rigor with holistic support, aiming to address the diverse needs of its neighborhood families. The school environment is structured to promote student engagement through a variety of academic initiatives and extracurricular opportunities, striving to ensure that each student has the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly competitive educational landscape.

For more information, contact Tanner Elem School at (773) 535-3870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.