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Bret Harte Elem School

1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Ranked 834 of 1380 in Illinois

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Bret Harte Elem School

1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

About Bret Harte Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 12% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
353
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.55%
Asian 0.85%
Hispanic 13.03%
Black 79.6%
Two+ Races 3.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.55%
Asian
0.85%
Hispanic
13.03%
Black
79.6%
Two+ Races
3.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 353
49.01%
173 Female
50.99%
180 Male

Student Population

353 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

353 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bret Harte Elem School Contact Information

Address

1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

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Phone

(773) 535-0870

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TOP 834 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bret Harte Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The University of Chicago recently teamed up with Bret Harte Elementary School for its “DNA Days” learning programme where students participated in hands-on science lessons including genetics and DNA experiments. Students learned scientific concepts in a hands-on classroom environment working side-by-side with experts. The programme not only gave students a fun, hands-on way to learn about science, but also reinforced the school’s continued focus on math and science. Staff also said the activity was a good opportunity for student engagement and academic enrichment during the school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bret Harte Elementary School provide activities for students during the school year?

Ans. Yes, students at Bret Harte Elementary School participate in classroom and school-based activities throughout the academic year.

Q2. How can families stay updated with Bret Harte Elementary School?

Ans. Families can stay connected through school notices, meetings, and regular communication from the school.

Q3. Does Bret Harte Elementary School provide support for students who need help in class?

Ans. Yes, teachers provide classroom guidance and additional academic support when needed.

Q4. What type of classroom environment does Bret Harte Elementary School provide?

Ans. Bret Harte Elementary School maintains a structured classroom environment that supports daily learning.

Q5. Do students at Bret Harte Elementary School participate in group learning activities?

Ans. Yes, students often take part in classroom discussions, projects, and learning activities during lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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