PRITZKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pritzker Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 743 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Pritzker 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.
Pritzker Elementary School, located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded neighborhood school known for its strong focus on arts integration and academic rigor. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it serves a diverse student body and has built a reputation for its vibrant community atmosphere and high levels of parental involvement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both traditional core subjects and creative enrichment, often leveraging its location in a culturally rich neighborhood to provide unique learning opportunities for its students.
Beyond its academic program, Pritzker is well-regarded for its stable leadership and dedicated teaching staff, which contribute to a supportive learning environment. The school frequently engages in partnerships with local organizations and arts institutions, allowing students to participate in specialized programs that enhance their development. For families in the 60622 area, Pritzker is often viewed as a cornerstone of the community, valued for its commitment to holistic education and its success in maintaining high standards of achievement within a bustling urban setting.
For more information, contact Pritzker Elem School at (773) 534-4415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60622-1915
(773) 534-4415
PRITZKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 743 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:
- 743
- Teachers:
- 39.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 743 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.9%
- Black or African American
- 27.5%
- White
- 26.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.