MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McAuliffe 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 729 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 40 teachers, McAuliffe 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.

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is a Chicago Public School (CPS) located in the Logan Square neighborhood, specifically situated on North Springfield Avenue. As part of the district, the school serves a diverse student population, typically focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school is named in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a namesake often used to inspire students toward achievement in science and exploration.

In the context of the surrounding community, McAuliffe Elementary acts as a local hub for families in the Logan Square area. Like many schools in the Chicago Public Schools network, it operates under the district’s framework to foster student growth through standardized curricula, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships. Prospective parents or visitors often look to the school for its commitment to inclusive learning environments and its effort to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school within the Chicago education system.

For more information, contact McAuliffe Elem School at (773) 534-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.