TONTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tonti 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 1,052 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 54 teachers, Tonti Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

**Tonti Elementary School**, located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 institution serving a diverse community on the city's Southwest Side. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges early childhood development with middle school preparation. It is recognized as a neighborhood anchor, offering a structured academic environment aimed at fostering student growth within a community-oriented setting.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects while often integrating programs designed to meet the specific cultural and linguistic needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on core competencies and social-emotional development, Tonti Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in local civic life, providing essential educational services to families in the 60629 zip code area.

For more information, contact Tonti Elem School at (773) 535-9280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.