GARCIA LORCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garcia Lorca 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 828 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 43 teachers, Garcia Lorca Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Garcia Lorca Elementary School, located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, is a Chicago Public School (CPS) serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Named after the celebrated Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, typically incorporating the standard CPS framework while focusing on building a strong community foundation for local families.

Situated at 3231 N. Springfield Avenue, the school acts as a focal point for the surrounding Avondale community. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance core academics—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. Garcia Lorca is committed to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by promoting inclusivity, cultural awareness, and a collaborative partnership between teachers, parents, and the neighborhood.

For more information, contact Garcia Lorca Elem School at (773) 534-0950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.