WACKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wacker 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 296 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 13 teachers, Wacker Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Wacker Elementary School, located at 9746 S. Morgan Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational education to the local community. The facility is situated in a primarily residential area, maintaining a traditional urban school environment that focuses on preparing students for high school transition.

The school is known for its commitment to student development within the CPS framework, often emphasizing core curriculum standards in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Like many schools in the district, Wacker Elementary aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere, utilizing various academic and extracurricular initiatives to engage students. Families in the area typically view Wacker as a central institution for childhood education, focusing on academic growth and community involvement within the South Side of Chicago.

For more information, contact Wacker Elem School at (773) 535-2821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.