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Christopher Elem School

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

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About Christopher Elem School

Christopher Elem School is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 315 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 8.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (37.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Families comparing options will find 322 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5042 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Phone	(773) 535-9375
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	315
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37.5
Students per teacher	8.4
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 170993004376). 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 Christopher Elem School serve?

Christopher Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Christopher Elem School?

Christopher Elem School reported 315 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Elem School?

About 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 315 students and 37.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Christopher Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Christopher Elem School in?

Christopher 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 Christopher Elem School located?

Christopher Elem School is at 5042 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60632. The phone number is (773) 535-9375.

How many other schools are near Christopher Elem School?

There are 322 other schools within 5 miles of Christopher Elem School in our directory.