YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yates 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 446 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 35 teachers, Yates Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Yates Elementary School, located in the Logan Square/Humboldt Park area of Chicago, is a public PK–8 school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Historically rooted in its vibrant, multicultural neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student body and focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges early childhood development with middle school readiness. The school is known for being a focal point of its community, often emphasizing the integration of local culture into its educational programming.

Academically, Yates Elementary offers a standard CPS curriculum supplemented by various programs designed to support student growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the broader Chicago school system, the campus facilities and academic offerings are subject to the district’s initiatives regarding school improvement and resource allocation. For families in the 60647 zip code, Yates serves as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing accessible public education while striving to meet the unique needs of its local student population.

For more information, contact Yates Elem School at (773) 534-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.