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Bret Harte Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Bret Harte Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Bret Harte Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 339 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 26.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 191 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone	(773) 535-0870
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	339
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26.8
Students per teacher	12.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000826). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bret Harte Elem School serve?

Bret Harte Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Bret Harte Elem School?

Bret Harte Elem School reported 339 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Elem School?

About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 339 students and 26.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Bret Harte Elem School a public or charter school?

Bret Harte Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bret Harte Elem School in?

Bret Harte Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Bret Harte Elem School located?

Bret Harte Elem School is at 1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637. The phone number is (773) 535-0870.

How many other schools are near Bret Harte Elem School?

There are 191 other schools within 5 miles of Bret Harte Elem School in our directory.