SPRY ELEM COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Spry Elem Community 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 546 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 30 teachers, Spry Elem Community 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.

Spry Elementary Community School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a focal point for both academic instruction and broader community support. As a designated "Community School," it operates on a model that integrates traditional K-8 education with an array of partnerships designed to provide resources for students, families, and neighborhood residents. By functioning as a hub for services beyond the standard curriculum, the school aims to address the holistic needs of its students, often focusing on social-emotional learning, family engagement, and extracurricular enrichment to foster a supportive environment in a vibrant urban setting.

Academically, Spry Elementary is part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district and adheres to the district’s standards while tailoring its programs to meet the specific demographic and cultural needs of its community. The school places a significant emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive culture that encourages student growth and parent involvement. Through its community school framework, Spry often collaborates with local organizations to provide after-school programming and health or social services, ensuring that the school acts as a vital resource for the families of South Marshall Boulevard and the surrounding Little Village area.

For more information, contact Spry Elem Community School at (773) 534-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.