SUMNER ELEM MATH & SCI COMM ACAD

Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad 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 276 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 15 teachers, Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad 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.

Sumner Elementary Math & Science Community Academy, located in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood-based public school dedicated to fostering academic growth with a specific focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By integrating math and science into its core curriculum, the academy aims to build foundational critical thinking and problem-solving skills for its pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade student body, preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As a community-centered institution, the school places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive environment that reflects the needs of the local West Side population. The "Community Academy" designation highlights its role as a neighborhood hub, where the focus extends beyond traditional classroom instruction to include student well-being and local engagement. Through its structured academic programming and commitment to core subjects, Sumner strives to offer stable educational opportunities for its students in the Chicago Public Schools network.

For more information, contact Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad at (773) 534-6730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.