STEVENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Stevenson 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 1,259 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 68 teachers, Stevenson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary School, located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 institution serving a diverse student population within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a standard core curriculum while fostering an environment that aims to support student growth from early childhood through the middle school years. As part of a large urban district, Stevenson focuses on meeting state academic benchmarks and providing essential educational resources to the families residing in the 60652 zip code.
Beyond academics, Stevenson Elementary is known for its role as a neighborhood anchor that facilitates student engagement through various classroom initiatives and community involvement. The school community generally focuses on developing social-emotional skills alongside traditional subjects, striving to prepare students for successful transitions into high school. Families interested in specific school performance metrics, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are typically encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s specific profile on the CPS portal for the most recent data and updates.
For more information, contact Stevenson Elem School at (773) 535-2280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60652-2110
(773) 535-2280
STEVENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,259 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:
- 1,259
- Teachers:
- 68.42
- 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 1,259 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEVENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- White
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.