CLARK G R ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clark G R 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 235 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, Clark G R Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

George Rogers Clark 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 at 1045 S. Monitor Ave and functions as a neighborhood anchor, striving to provide a foundational education for a diverse student body. Like many schools in the CPS system, Clark Elementary focuses on core academic subjects while working to address the specific social and emotional needs of its local community.

Academically, Clark Elementary emphasizes literacy and mathematics, often utilizing district-mandated curricula designed to meet Illinois Learning Standards. The school environment typically features a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services, such as after-school programs, to keep students engaged and provide enrichment outside of the traditional classroom setting. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong focus on community involvement and aims to create a safe, supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Clark G R Elem School at (773) 534-6225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.