GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Goodwin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cicero SD 99 school district, located in Cicero, IL with about 690 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 49 teachers, Goodwin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Goodwin Elementary School, located at 2625 S Austin Blvd in Cicero, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Cicero School District 99 community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school typically focuses on foundational education, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic programming, Goodwin Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Cicero neighborhood, often acting as a hub for community engagement and support. The school administration and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with families to ensure that students receive the necessary resources to thrive in a structured and supportive classroom setting. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on cultural responsiveness, the school strives to empower its young learners to become productive and well-rounded members of their community.

For more information, contact Goodwin Elementary School at (708) 652-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.