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Charles J Sahs Elem School

5001 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Ranked 494 of 1380 in Illinois

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Charles J Sahs Elem School

5001 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

About Charles J Sahs Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 24% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
304
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.89%
Asian 0.66%
Hispanic 91.45%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.89%
Asian
0.66%
Hispanic
91.45%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 304
42.11%
128 Female
57.89%
176 Male

Student Population

304 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Charles J Sahs Elem School Contact Information

Address

5001 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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Phone

(708) 458-1152

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Robotics & STEM
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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
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  • 🛠️ 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: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

Charles J. Sahs Elementary School is celebrating its 100th anniversary during the 2025–2026 school year. The school community is collecting photos, memories, and stories from alumni, former staff, and local families to honor its long history. Students and staff have participated in special activities throughout the year to recognize the milestone, making the centennial celebration an important event for the entire school community.

FAQ

Q1. Does Charles J. Sahs Elementary School encourage student participation in activities?

Ans. Yes, Charles J. Sahs Elementary School encourages students to participate in classroom activities and school programs throughout the year.

Q2. How does Charles J. Sahs Elementary School support student learning?

Ans. Charles J. Sahs Elementary School supports learning through lessons, guided instruction, and regular classroom activities.

Q3. Can families stay involved with Charles J. Sahs Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Charles J. Sahs Elementary School allows families to attend school events and stay connected through regular communication.

Q4. Does Charles J. Sahs Elementary School focus on student growth?

Ans. Yes, Charles J. Sahs Elementary School supports steady academic growth through classroom learning and school participation.

Q5. What type of environment does Charles J. Sahs Elementary School provide?

Ans. Charles J. Sahs Elementary School provides a supportive and structured learning environment for students across grade levels.

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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