SPENCER TECHNOLOGY ACAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch 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 554 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 35 teachers, Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Spencer Technology Academy, located in the Austin community on the west side of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As the name suggests, the school places a significant emphasis on integrating technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the modern digital landscape. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for high school success.

Beyond its focus on technology, Spencer Technology Academy acts as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often participating in community-based initiatives and providing a structured, supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school’s administration and staff work to cultivate a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress while offering various extracurricular activities that encourage social-emotional development. By blending technical literacy with a traditional academic core, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, tech-savvy citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information, contact Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch at (773) 534-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.