NEW FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Field 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 704 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 35 teachers, New Field Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
New Field Elementary School, located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Chicago Public School, it is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of its community, often incorporating the diverse backgrounds of its students into its programming to create a welcoming atmosphere for families from various walks of life.
Academically, New Field Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its learners, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond the core curriculum, the school aims to engage students through various extracurricular opportunities and community partnerships, striving to cultivate not just successful students, but well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the future.
For more information, contact New Field Elem School at (773) 534-2760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60626-3203
(773) 534-2760
NEW FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 704 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 704
- Teachers:
- 35.26
- 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 704 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.5%
- Black or African American
- 28.4%
- White
- 12.8%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.