GARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gary Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Chicago ESD 33 school district, located in West Chicago, IL with about 564 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, Gary Elementary 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.

Gary Elementary School, located at 130 E. Forest Ave in West Chicago, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth for its diverse student population. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding West Chicago community. With an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and character building, Gary Elementary strives to provide the necessary resources and tools to ensure every student—regardless of their background—has the opportunity to thrive. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on personalized learning, the school remains an active and essential hub for educational development in the local area.

For more information, contact Gary Elementary School at (630) 293-6010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.