SMYTH J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Smyth J 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 463 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 27 teachers, Smyth J Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
John C. Smyth Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education within its urban community. The school’s curriculum is designed to support student growth through core academic subjects while often integrating social-emotional learning to address the diverse needs of its student population.
Situated on the Near West Side, Smyth Elementary plays a vital role in its local community by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic progress and student engagement. The school reflects the vibrant culture of the Pilsen area and strives to provide equitable learning opportunities for its pupils. Families interested in specific performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly for the most up-to-date information regarding school programs and resources.
For more information, contact Smyth J Elem School at (773) 534-7180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60608-1526
(773) 534-7180
SMYTH J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 463 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:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 27.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMYTH J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.