GALILEO ELEM MATH & SCI SCHOL ACD
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd 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 571 students offering grade levels from 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 32 teachers, Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
**Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math & Science**, located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective-enrollment magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum. By integrating advanced coursework with critical thinking exercises, Galileo aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive high school programs and future careers in technical fields.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Galileo is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school frequently participates in city-wide academic competitions and extracurricular programs, fostering a culture of high achievement and intellectual curiosity. Because of its selective-enrollment status, the school attracts families from across the city who are looking for a specialized, high-performing educational setting that balances traditional instruction with modern, inquiry-based learning techniques.
For more information, contact Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd at (773) 534-7070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60607-4237
(773) 534-7070
GALILEO ELEM MATH & SCI SCHOL ACD is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 571
- Teachers:
- 32.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 571 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.9%
- Black or African American
- 23.8%
- White
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.