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Mount Greenwood Elementary School

10841 S HOMAN AVE CHICAGO IL 60655

About Mount Greenwood Elementary School

Mount Greenwood Elementary School in Chicago,IL is designated a “Commendable School” on the Illinois Report Card due to solid academic growth and with no underperforming subgroups. According to state assessments, nearly fifty percent of the students are achieving proficiency in both math and reading.

With more than 87% of teaching staff having three or more years of experience at the school, Mount Greenwood ranks among the top 25 of the Chicago Public Schools system, whether it is considered as an elementary or middle school. Parents applaud the school’s updated facilities, including a science lab, playground, and accessibility throughout the campus. Mount Greenwood is renowned for its solid academics, stability, and sense of community. It is considered one of the best elementary schools in Chicago.

Mount Greenwood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

10841 S HOMAN AVE CHICAGO IL 60655

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Phone

(773) 535-2786

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
12
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1172
Total Students
$74254
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 77 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mount Greenwood Elementary 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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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: 8:05 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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 79.9%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 15%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 1.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
79.9%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
15%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
1.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1172
48.2%
565 Female
51.8%
607 Male

Student Population

1172 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1233 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: What types of programs are offered at Mount Greenwood Elementary School?

A: Mount Greenwood Elementary School offers a variety of programs, including art, music, PE, and after-school clubs that allow students the chance to use their social skills and be creative.

Q: Are there ESL programs offered at Mount Greenwood Elementary School?

A: Students can access ESL programs at Mount Greenwood Elementary School. ESL programs help students who are nonnative English speakers learn the English language and from their academic experiences.

Q: What type of technology do students use for learning at Mount Greenwood Elementary School?

A: Mount Greenwood Elementary School uses Chromebooks, smartboards, and educational programs that all provide students opportunities to interact with and become engaged in their learning.

Q: Are there extracurricular programs offered at Mount Greenwood Elementary School?

A: Mount Greenwood Elementary School offers numerous extracurricular programs, including sports, arts, music, and clubs, that promote team work, leadership, and personal growth.

Q: Are meals offered at Mount Greenwood Elementary School?

A: Yes, the meals provided at Mount Greenwood Elementary School are healthy and balanced. Families can apply for free or reduced price meals if they qualify.

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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