DURKIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Durkin Park 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 700 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 37 teachers, Durkin Park 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.

Durkin Park Elementary School is a public school located in the Ashburn neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, it operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for being a focal point of its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school’s environment is generally characterized by its commitment to neighborhood-based education, offering a standard curriculum supplemented by extracurricular opportunities. Like many schools in the CPS system, Durkin Park emphasizes student development through academic core subjects and social-emotional learning initiatives. For parents and community members, the school is often recognized for its long-standing presence in the Ashburn area and its role in supporting the diverse academic needs of the local student population.

For more information, contact Durkin Park Elem School at (773) 535-2322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.