PLATO LEARNING ACAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Plato Learning Acad 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 387 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 11 teachers, Plato Learning Acad Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. 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.

Plato Learning Academy is a public elementary school located in the Austin community on the West Side of Chicago. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Its mission focuses on providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for success in high school and beyond, often emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside efforts to foster a supportive community atmosphere for its neighborhood families.

Because the school is located in the Austin neighborhood, it plays a key role in the local educational landscape, navigating the common challenges and opportunities found within the CPS system. The school’s programming is designed to address the diverse needs of its student population, typically balancing traditional academic instruction with initiatives aimed at social-emotional development. For specific information regarding current academic performance ratings, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment processes, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s direct administrative office.

For more information, contact Plato Learning Acad Elem School at (773) 413-3090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.