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Kershaw Elem School

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

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About Kershaw Elem School

Kershaw Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 226 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 283 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Phone	(773) 535-3050
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	226
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25
Students per teacher	9
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 170993000883). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Kershaw Elem School serve?

Kershaw Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Kershaw Elem School?

Kershaw Elem School reported 226 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 226 students and 25 teachers in federal data.

Is Kershaw Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Kershaw Elem School in?

Kershaw 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 Kershaw Elem School located?

Kershaw Elem School is at 6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621. The phone number is (773) 535-3050.

How many other schools are near Kershaw Elem School?

There are 283 other schools within 5 miles of Kershaw Elem School in our directory.