YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Young 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 808 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 40 teachers, Young Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Young Elementary School, located at 1434 N. Parkside Ave in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, is a public PK-8 school serving the local community within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a densely populated residential area and serves as a central educational hub for families in the 60651 zip code. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges early childhood development with the transition into high school, aiming to serve the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

Academically and operationally, Young Elementary works within the framework of CPS, emphasizing core curriculum standards while often participating in various district-wide initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and school culture. The school acts as a vital anchor for the surrounding neighborhood, providing a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. Prospective families or community members interested in specific performance data, current academic programs, or extracurricular offerings are typically encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile on the CPS portal for the most recent school quality ratings and reports.

For more information, contact Young Elem School at (773) 534-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.