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Depriest Elem School

139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Ranked 998 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Chicago
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Depriest Elem School

139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

About Depriest Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 5%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 5% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
474
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.92%
Black 89.45%
Two+ Races 0.63%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.92%
Black
89.45%
Two+ Races
0.63%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 474
51.9%
246 Female
48.1%
228 Male

Student Population

474 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

474 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Depriest Elem School Contact Information

Address

139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

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Phone

(773) 534-6800

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TOP 998 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Depriest 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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Oscar DePriest Elementary School recently marked its dedication to developing global awareness and international mindset through its diverse academic programs, such as International Baccalaureate and Spanish world language modules. With the support of modern facilities like science and computer labs, the school continues to focus on student-centered learning and academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the different types of STEM enrichment Modules that are in the classroom at Depriest Elem School?

Ans. In the science curriculum streams, Depriest Elem School has introduced engineering modules and architectural design projects for students to work on at a beginner level.

Q2. Is there an official student safety patrol program at Depriest Elem School?

Ans. Yes, some 8th grade leaders at Depriest Elem School help to monitor the safety of the hallways and crosswalks daily during arrival.

Q3. How often does Depriest Elem School update/refresh classroom technology?

Ans. Depriest Elem School has a district cycle that replaces instructional interactive whiteboards every four academic years.

Q4. Does Depriest Elem School offer counseling services for text anxiety and test prep?

Ans. In preparation for the annual state assessments, the counseling teams at Depriest Elem School conduct specialized workshops on stress management and test-taking strategies.

Q5. Does Depriest Elem School have a uniform swap program for families?

Ans. Depriest Elem School’s parent association runs a free uniform clothing exchange closet open every Friday morning on a donation basis.

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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