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Foster Park Elem School

8530 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620

Ranked 708 of 1380 in Illinois

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Foster Park Elem School

8530 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620

About Foster Park Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 12% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
336
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.3%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 5.06%
Black 94.64%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.06%
Black
94.64%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 336
44.35%
149 Female
55.65%
187 Male

Student Population

336 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

336 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Foster Park Elem School Contact Information

Address

8530 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620

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Phone

(773) 535-2725

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TOP 708 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Foster Park 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
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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 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: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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

Foster Park Elementary School recently highlighted its status as a Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School and its integration of artistic excellence with 21st century skills. The campus continues to focus on research-based practices, such as guided reading and differentiated instruction, to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its scholars. The school has also recently held its own Butterfly Extravaganza, and continues to offer Saturday academic enrichment programs to promote well-rounded student development.

FAQ

Q1. What types of creative writing/poetry workshops are held annually at Foster Park Elem School?

Ans. Foster Park Elem School has partnered with local literacy non-profits to offer structured instructional modules in spoken-word poetry and storytelling.

Q2. Are there any closet available for families to swap uniform clothing at Foster Park Elem School?

Ans. Foster Park Elem School has a free uniform clothing exchange closet run by the parent association and operates on donations every Friday morning.

Q3. Does Foster Park Elem School have counseling services for test stress and anxiety?

Ans. Foster Park Elem School counselors provide workshops of stress management and relaxation techniques before the annual state tests.

Q4. Does Foster Park Elem School have bike racks for students who want to ride bikes to school?

Ans. There are outdoor bicycle parking racks located within the fenced perimeter of the main courtyard space at Foster Park Elem School.

Q5. What takes place during a formal classroom observation visit at Foster Park Elem School?

Ans. Parents need to give the Foster Park Elem School principal 48 hours written notice prior to any visit.

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
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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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