SAUGANASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sauganash Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 605 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Sauganash 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.
Sauganash Elementary School, located in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago’s North Side, is a highly regarded neighborhood school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its role as a focal point for the local community. It consistently maintains high performance ratings within the CPS framework, often cited for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff who prioritize both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of their students.
Beyond its academic focus, Sauganash Elementary is characterized by a high level of parental involvement and a tight-knit school culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts and athletic programs, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. Situated in a quiet, residential area at 6040 N. Kilpatrick Avenue, the school benefits from a stable, supportive neighborhood environment, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the 60646 zip code and the surrounding North Park and Edgebrook areas.
For more information, contact Sauganash Elem School at (773) 534-3470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60646-5816
(773) 534-3470
SAUGANASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 605 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 605
- Teachers:
- 30.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 605 students
- White
- 52.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.5%
- Asian
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.