"Be Empowered. Be Inclusive. Be Kind." The motto of Bateman Elementary School speaks to the school's vision of being a uniting force in one of Chicago’s most diverse neighborhoods. Located on a tree-lined street not far from the north branch of the Chicago River, the majestic red-brick walls of Bateman Elementary have welcomed neighborhood students for more than 100 years.
Named for Newton Bateman, who in the 1850s was principal of Illinois’ first free school and would later become state superintendent of public instruction, the school first opened its doors on September 6, 1921.
Today, Bateman Elementary School welcomes preschool through eighth grade students from the Albany Park and Irving Park neighborhoods. Just over 900 students roam the halls of this historic school.
A key component to Bateman’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is its unique Dual Language Program. Students at every level are taught in both English and Spanish, starting as early as preschool. When they graduate, all students will be fully fluent in both languages.
Bateman Elementary also offers students a wide variety of extracurricular programs. These include seasonal sports like basketball and soccer for both boys and girls, Drama and Science Clubs, Student Council and more.
Bateman Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-8
4220 N Richmond St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Georgia Davos-vetas
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
887:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
71.4%
White
18.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/30/2022
Being part of Bateman will be the best experience my son has ever had. The Bateman community is united and parents and teachers work as a team for the growth of the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/28/2024
Fantastic school with such great leadership. They are such a community pillar and are continuing to evolve to become one of the best schools in Chicago.
1/19/2024
Bateman is a fantastic school! Everyone there is wonderful. Admin and staff are top notch. Teachers are amazing. They offer great student support. My child has been going there for 3 years and loves it. The social-emotional support they’ve provided my child has helped her tremendously. We also love...
8/26/2023
I have two children attending Bateman - one in the bilingual program, and one in the English program. They were previously at a different CPS elementary, which also had a bilingual program. Their experience with Bateman has been excellent, and I struggle to understand why the school's rating is only...
4/14/2023
Been at school now 5 years---have two kids there. In my experience culture of excellence while also valuing social-emotional learning and not being overly demanding in unhelpful way. Only critique is more a system wide critique ---although there are "essentials" ie art, health, music, I wish it was...
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Attendance Zone
About Albany Park
List Price Range
$164K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$510,863
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Household Income
$94,215
% of College Grads
42%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,764 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 8th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Ronan Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Drake Gardens
- Trails
Eugene Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Jacob Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Jensen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Kiwanis Park
- Football
- Soccer
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