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Penn Elem School

1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Ranked 1057 of 1380 in Illinois

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Penn Elem School

1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Ranked 1057 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Penn Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 3% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
213
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.57%
Black 92.96%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.47%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.57%
Black
92.96%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 213
47.42%
101 Female
52.58%
112 Male

Student Population

213 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

213 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Penn Elem School Contact Information

Address

1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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Phone

(773) 534-1665

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TOP 1057 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Penn 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: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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

Penn Elem School was thrilled to host a very successful, lively and educational cultural heritage night full of an amazing variety of tasty food and traditional music from around the world. In the beautifully decorated and bustling main auditorium, more than two hundred families, full of enthusiasm, brought authentic homemade traditional dishes to share with neighbors and friends. The spectacular evening ended perfectly with a breathtaking and culturally rich dance performance, precisely choreographed and beautifully executed by our incredibly talented and committed middle school student performers.

FAQ

Q1. What is the admissions process for Penn Elem School?

Ans. To enroll, parents must submit an online application along with the student's previous academic records.

Q2. Are there transportation options available at Penn Elem School?

Ans. We provide safe and reliable daily bus transportation services for students living within the designated zones.

Q3. What extracurricular activities does Penn Elem School offer?

Ans. Students can participate in various after-school clubs, including robotics, debate team, art club, and seasonal sports.

Q4. What is the uniform policy at Penn Elem School?

Ans. All students are required to wear the official school uniform consisting of a polo shirt and khakis.

Q5. How are school lunches handled at Penn Elem School?

Ans. Nutritious hot lunches are provided daily in the cafeteria, with options for students with specific dietary needs.

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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