GARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gary Elem School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,120 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 52 teachers, Gary Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing essential educational services to a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school’s mission focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic growth while addressing the cultural and social needs of its neighborhood.

Academically, Gary Elementary offers a standard CPS curriculum supplemented by various programs designed to support student development, including bilingual education initiatives to assist English language learners. The school frequently engages in community-based partnerships to provide extracurricular activities and support services, aiming to prepare students for high school success. By emphasizing both foundational literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional learning, Gary Elementary strives to serve as a stable anchor for the children and families of the 31st Street corridor.

For more information, contact Gary Elem School at (773) 534-1455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.