TALMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Talman 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 436 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 24 teachers, Talman 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.

Talman Elementary School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated at 5450 S. Talman Ave and functions as a neighborhood anchor, providing educational services to a diverse student body within the surrounding community. Like many schools in the CPS system, Talman focuses on core academic subjects while striving to support the social and emotional development of its students through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs.

The school environment at Talman is defined by its commitment to student growth and neighborhood engagement. It offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, often emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. As an integral part of the Gage Park area, the school works to foster a supportive learning culture, partnering with families and local stakeholders to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the urban educational landscape of Chicago.

For more information, contact Talman Elem School at (773) 535-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.