CICERO WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cicero West 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 971 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 57 teachers, Cicero West Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Cicero West Elementary School, located at 4937 W 23rd St in Cicero, Illinois, is a core educational institution serving the Cicero School District 99 community. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a diverse, urban environment. The school plays a vital role in the local district’s mission to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares young students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The school operates within a district that emphasizes student development through structured curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging its location within a densely populated suburban area of Chicago, Cicero West works to address the unique needs of its student body, often focusing on bilingual education and supplemental support services to ensure equity in learning. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students from various backgrounds can grow both academically and personally during their formative years.

For more information, contact Cicero West Elementary School at (708) 780-4487 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.