DEPRIEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Depriest 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 537 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 37 teachers, Depriest Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Oscar F. Depriest Elementary School, located in the Austin community on the West Side of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a historic residential area and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational education to the local youth. Like many schools in the CPS system, it aims to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement through a structured curriculum tailored to its diverse student body.

As a neighborhood institution, Depriest Elementary is committed to meeting the specific needs of the Austin community, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and preparation for high school transition. The school environment typically emphasizes a supportive culture, utilizing various district resources and extracurricular programs to enhance student learning. Parents and community members in the 60644 area look to the school as a primary resource for their children’s development, with a goal of promoting long-term success and preparing students for the challenges of higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact Depriest Elem School at (773) 534-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.