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Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School

3020 W 108TH ST CHICAGO IL 60655

About Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School

Keller Regional Gifted Center in Chicago, IL, is a selective public school for students in grades 1-8, designed specifically for academically talented learners. Keller Regional Gifted Center is known for its rigorous and enriched curriculum. Keller consistently achieves very good academic results, with most of its students achieving well above state averages in both math and reading.

?Because class sizes are small and instruction is specialized to the needs of the students, gifted and talented students can receive the attention needed to enhance their intellectual and creative abilities. Keller is in the selective enrollment process of Chicago Public Schools, which offers families the opportunity to enroll in a very desirable school. Keller is recognized for its success and challenging programs as one of the best elementary schools in Chicago.

Contact Information

Address

3020 W 108TH ST CHICAGO IL 60655

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Phone

(773) 535-2636

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
213
Total Students
$74254
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 89 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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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.

Student Demographics

White 14.1%
Asian 37.1%
Hispanic 14.1%
Black 29.6%
Two+ Races 5.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
14.1%
Asian
37.1%
Hispanic
14.1%
Black
29.6%
Two+ Races
5.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 213
48.4%
103 Female
51.6%
110 Male

Student Population

213 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

218 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: What types of specialized programs can I expect to find at Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School?

A: Keller Elementary School Gifted Magnet in the district provides gifted, as well as arts, music, PE, and enrichment clubs to develop children's talents.

Q: Is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School ESL friendly?

A: Yes, Keller Elementary School Gifted Magnet offers ESL support to meet the educational goals of students learning English.

Q: What technology is in the classrooms?

A: Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School uses technology and digital tools to educate our students, including Chromebooks, interactive boards, and digital apps for learning.

Q: What other opportunities are offered outside of the classroom?

A: Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School provides opportunities for sports, music, arts, and clubs for kids to give students opportunities to continue developing as knowledgeable leaders and collaborators with the skills to achieve those goals.

Q: Does Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School feed kids?

A: Yes, Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet school provides healthy food consistently, and free or reduced lunch for eligible families.

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

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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