Altgeld Elem School

School Info

Address:	1340 W 71st St Chicago, IL 60636
Phone:	773-535-3250
Grades:	PK - 08
Students:	707
Male:	370
Female:	337
Teachers:	35
Student Teacher Ratio:	20.03
Charter School:	No
Magnet School:	No
Title School:	Yes
Free Lunch:	699
Reduced Lunch:	N/A
Principal/Contact:	Vera Williams-Willis
Contact Phone:	535-3250
Fax:	535-3639

Overview

Whether a student is in pre-kindergarden or about to graduate high school, the quality of education at every level is an important factor that is sure to impact the rest of their lives. Lucky for Chicago, hundreds of public schools provide the city's children with an opportunity to make the most of their younger years, both in academics and in extracurricular activities. Altgeld Elem School is one such institution, that offers kids a chance to excel-not only in the classroom, but out in the intramural sphere as well. Like many Chicago Public Schools, students at this educational facility have an informal dress code, but when it comes to athletics, Altgeld Elem School classmates suit up for active games of various athletic programs. For the in-class curriculum, the teaching staff at Altgeld Elem School builds on incorporating conventional courses and innovative lesson plans with various before and after school programs. As a result, 55.8% of students reach or surpass the state educational standards for Illinois

Academic Progress

Students Meeting and Exceeding Illinois Standards	Score %	CPS   AVG %	Trends
Overall	55.8	62
Reading	49.1	59
Math	67.8	64
Science	40.1	63
Students Exceeding Illinois Standards
Overall	6.7	10
Reading	3.4	N/A
Math	11.9	N/A
Science	1.3	N/A