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Hearst Elem School

4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Ranked 739 of 1380 in Illinois

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Hearst Elem School

4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

About Hearst Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 16% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
301
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.33%
Asian 0.66%
Hispanic 64.78%
Black 31.56%
Two+ Races 0.33%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
2.33%
Asian
0.66%
Hispanic
64.78%
Black
31.56%
Two+ Races
0.33%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 301
44.19%
133 Female
55.81%
168 Male

Student Population

301 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

301 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hearst Elem School Contact Information

Address

4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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Phone

(773) 535-2376

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TOP 739 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hearst 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: 8:45 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

Recently, Hearst Elementary School demonstrated its dedication to the whole child as a Fine Arts Magnet School with a rich academic and social curriculum. The campus is a welcoming neighborhood hub for LeClaire Courts and Sleepy Hollow communities, with specialized programs for English Language Learners and students with autism. Faculty members were also recognized for their use of rigorous learning activities to prepare scholars for future success in college and careers.

FAQ

Q1. Can I bring fast food for my kid's lunch at Hearst Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, we really prefer you do not bring outside fast food into the cafeteria during regular lunch hours.

Q2. Do they have a fun reading challenge during the winter at Hearst Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the librarian totally runs a massive hot cocoa reading challenge to keep kids engaged during the winter.

Q3. Is there a designated spot to park strollers during drop-off at Hearst Elem School?

Ans. For sure, you can just leave them parked right under the covered awning by the main entrance doors.

Q4. How do we sign up for the summer school program at Hearst Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, the counselors will send home specific registration packets in your kid's backpack right around early April usually.

Q5. Are kids allowed to bring fidget spinners to class at Hearst Elem School?

Ans. Nope, unless it is specifically written in their accommodation plan, those are totally banned from the regular classrooms.

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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