CHARLES J SAHS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles J Sahs Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Stickney SD 110 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 390 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 29 teachers, Charles J Sahs Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Charles J. Sahs Elementary School, located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for a diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Charles J. Sahs, reflecting its long-standing role as a community anchor in the Southwest Side of Chicago.

Academically, Sahs Elementary emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs to support student growth. The school community typically prioritizes a supportive learning environment, working to balance traditional instruction with the social-emotional needs of its students. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood, Charles J. Sahs aims to prepare its graduates for success in the Chicago high school system and beyond.

For more information, contact Charles J Sahs Elem School at (708) 458-1152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.