"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
14:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
GreatSchools Rating
2
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/21/2019
Bateman is transforming quickly into a coveted school for the academics and inclusive education. The social behaviour countering bullying is extraordinary in comparison to other schools. The neighborhood is gaining new amenities all the time - parks, restaurants, etc. The gifted program is so successful, our children are thriving
GreatSchools Reviews
6/19/2025
Bateman Elementary is so lucky to have a phenomenal Principal & Assistant Principal team who care about the community and each student. The teachers on the whole are excellent and challenge their students. Bateman is one of only eight schools in CPS that offer a dual language program, which is an in...
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...
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Median Lot Size
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Bateman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Bateman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $611,537. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, Amundsen High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bateman Elementary School.