DREXEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Drexel Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cicero SD 99 school district, located in Cicero, IL with about 549 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 33 teachers, Drexel Elem School 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.

Drexel Elementary School, located at 5407 W 36th St in Cicero, Illinois, is a public school serving students within the Cicero School District 99. The school is situated in a densely populated suburban community just outside of Chicago, reflecting the diverse and vibrant demographic makeup of the surrounding area. As part of a district committed to early childhood and elementary education, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its neighborhood families.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum. Because it serves the Cicero community, Drexel Elementary often emphasizes bilingual support and community engagement to ensure that its students, many of whom come from multilingual backgrounds, have equitable access to learning resources. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Drexel Elem School at (708) 652-5532 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.