COLEMON J ELEM ACADEMY

Colemon J Elem Academy 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 252 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, Colemon J Elem Academy 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.

**Coleman J. Elementary Academy** (often referred to as the Coleman School) is a public elementary school located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Serving students in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic education to children in the local community. Its mission typically centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparation for future academic success.

As a neighborhood school in the West Pullman area, Coleman J. Elementary Academy plays a vital role in its local community, often acting as a hub for educational resources and youth programming. Like many schools in the CPS system, the academy works to address the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement with parents and community stakeholders to ensure that students are meeting grade-level benchmarks and developing the essential skills needed for their educational journey.

For more information, contact Colemon J Elem Academy at (773) 535-3975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.