CHRISTOPHER HOUSE CHRT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Christopher House Chrt ES 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 341 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, Christopher House Chrt ES 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.

Christopher House Charter School, located at 5235 W. Belden St. in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, is part of a larger social service organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for children and families living in high-poverty communities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive family support services. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside core subjects, the school aims to cultivate both personal resilience and academic achievement in its students, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

The school is noted for its mission to provide a "cradle-to-career" pipeline, offering programs that begin in early childhood education and extend through elementary school. Because it is part of the Christopher House network, families often have access to additional resources such as parent education, clinical support, and early intervention programs. This integrated model is designed to stabilize the home environment, ensuring that students have the foundational support necessary to excel in the classroom and reach their full potential within their local community.

For more information, contact Christopher House Chrt ES at (773) 922-7542 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.