CALUMET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Calumet Elem School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Calumet Public SD 132 school district, located in Calumet Park, IL with about 377 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 20 teachers, Calumet Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Calumet Elementary School, located at 1440 W Vermont Ave in Calumet Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and fostering the developmental growth of students in their formative years. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to create an environment that supports both the academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

The school operates as part of the local educational landscape in Calumet Park, emphasizing essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating extracurricular activities to encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on grade-level proficiency and community involvement, Calumet Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its faculty and staff, the institution remains dedicated to supporting the educational equity and success of the children within its service area.

For more information, contact Calumet Elem School at (708) 388-8820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.