Frederick Funston Elementary School is located at 2010 North Central Park Avenue in Chicago, proudly serving approximately 432 students in grades PK–8. The school features an excellent 11:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized guidance for every child. Currently, math proficiency is 9% and reading proficiency is 6%.The school provides a full bilingual and monolingual academic program with a strong emphasis on science inquiry and a balanced literacy approach. Teachers work hard to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, and the campus is committed to the restorative justice model to build strong peer relationships for the long haul. Students enjoy excellent weekly enrichment in physical education, music, visual arts and full library services. The contemporary facility utilizes learning behavior specialists at each grade level to effectively support diverse learners through a highly collaborative co-teaching model. The school is an integral part of its local Chicago neighborhood, where property values in the surrounding area often range from $620,000 to over $1,000,000. Parents appreciate the caring and safe environment of the school, and are proud that it is an Honor Roll School and a School of Distinction. The community is very proud of all student accomplishments and the school’s strong commitment to ongoing academic development. Families often highlight the school’s great commitment to excellence and its very supportive environment for all who are involved. The school is working to become one of the best elementary schools in Illinois.