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Hedges Elem School

4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Ranked 755 of 1380 in Illinois

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Hedges Elem School

4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

About Hedges Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 11%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 11% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
482
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.24%
Asian 0.21%
Hispanic 97.72%
Black 0.83%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.24%
Asian
0.21%
Hispanic
97.72%
Black
0.83%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 482
42.32%
204 Female
57.68%
278 Male

Student Population

482 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

482 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hedges Elem School Contact Information

Address

4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

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Phone

(773) 535-7360

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TOP 755 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hedges 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: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

Hedges Elementary School is a Fine and Performing Arts magnet school that has recently combined arts instruction with the new Eureka Math² curriculum to encourage classroom discussion and problem-solving. The school continues to serve students in Pre-K through 8th grade, with full-day and half-day preschool programs. Families recently celebrated the school's commitment to character development and original academic pursuits like Shakespearean scene analysis.

FAQ

Q1. Do they sell coffee for parents at the morning drop-off at Hedges Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the PTA totally sets up a little coffee cart every Friday morning to raise money for field trips.

Q2. Can my kid wear their Halloween costume to class at Hedges Elem School?

Ans. For sure, we honestly have a huge parade, just make sure they do not bring any fake weapons.

Q3. How do I request a meeting with the principal at Hedges Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, just call the front desk and the secretary will totally find an open spot on his calendar.

Q4. Are there any fun math competitions for the students at Hedges Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, the older kids totally participate in a regional math bowl against all the other local elementary schools.

Q5. Do they have a lost and found for keys and wallets at Hedges Elem School?

Ans. For sure, any super valuable items are kept securely locked up right inside the main front office desk.

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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