DALEY ELEM ACADEMY

Daley 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 598 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 27 teachers, Daley Elem Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Richard J. Daley Elementary Academy, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the academy is committed to providing a foundational education for a diverse student body, focusing on both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. The school serves as a central hub for its local community, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters student engagement and success.

In addition to its core curriculum, Daley Elementary Academy emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school focuses on meeting the individual needs of its learners through various instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By prioritizing the social-emotional well-being of its students alongside their academic progress, Daley Academy aims to empower its graduates to become productive and contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Daley Elem Academy at (773) 535-9091 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.