PROVIDENCE-ENGLEWOOD ELEM CHARTER

Providence-Englewood Elem Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 507 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 31 teachers, Providence-Englewood Elem Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Providence-Englewood Elementary Charter School (PECS), located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th. The school is part of the Providence St. Mel School network, which is widely recognized for its rigorous academic philosophy and its long-standing commitment to urban education. The school aims to provide a high-quality, structured learning environment that emphasizes college readiness and character development, seeking to bridge the achievement gap for students in one of Chicago’s most historically underserved communities.

The school operates with a focus on high expectations, small class sizes, and a strong partnership with families. By integrating a demanding curriculum with a supportive school culture, Providence-Englewood strives to instill self-discipline and academic excellence in its students. Its location on South Ashland Avenue places it at the heart of the Englewood community, where it serves as a center for educational opportunity, working to equip its graduates with the foundational skills necessary for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact Providence-Englewood Elem Charter at (773) 434-0202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.