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Gillespie Elem School

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

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About Gillespie Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Gillespie Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 288 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 11.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (24.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. There are 229 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.

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School facts

Address	9301 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Phone	(773) 535-5065
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	288
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24.5
Students per teacher	11.8
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 170993000816). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Christian S.T.E.M. Scholars AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Chicago · 0.2 mi Turner-Drew Elem Language AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Chicago · 0.4 mi Harlan Community Academy HSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.4 mi McDade Elem Classical SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Chicago · 0.7 mi Kipling Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi Burnside Elem Scholastic AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi YCCS Chtr - ChathamCharter · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.9 mi Perspectives Chtr - Leadership AcCharter · Grades 6 to 12Chicago · 1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gillespie Elem School serve?

Gillespie Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Gillespie Elem School?

Gillespie Elem School reported 288 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 288 students and 24.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Gillespie Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Gillespie Elem School in?

Gillespie 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 Gillespie Elem School located?

Gillespie Elem School is at 9301 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619. The phone number is (773) 535-5065.

How many other schools are near Gillespie Elem School?

There are 229 other schools within 5 miles of Gillespie Elem School in our directory.