Named after Daniel R. Cameron and a Magnet School of the Arts, Cameron Elementary offers pre-K through eighth grade students a chance to study both arts and traditional academics amidst a creative and dynamic environment.
Cameron educates all students in a curriculum built around its core values of courage, accountability, respect, and effort. With over $100,000 invested in after-school and summer programs in the arts, Cameron's focus does not stop there. The school also offers leadership programs, restorative justice, bilingual education, and mentorship opportunities.
Cameron seeks to not only develop talent in fine and performing arts but also instill creativity, confidence, and community through relationships in all aspects of a student's life inside and outside the classroom. With an extensive program of parental involvement, Cameron offers several ways to get involved with your child's education, including the Cameron-Parent Compact, which encourages parental involvement to ensure smooth progress through all grade levels.
Cameron Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1234 N Monticello Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Stephen Devon Harden
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
26%
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Math Proficiency
14%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
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Full Time Teachers
52
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
14.6%
State Average
43%
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Math
14.3%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
326:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.7%
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Male
49.3%
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Hispanic
82.7%
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Black
15.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/3/2023
I love this school this school kept me safe since I was 10 years old
7/24/2019
I would give Cameron 5 stars. My step daughter just transferred to this school last year for 3rd grade. When she came to Cameron she was at a 2nd grade level. Her teacher Ms. Cline was so helpful with helping her progress. She helped push her and give her the attention she needed. She kept in consta...
8/2/2017
Collaborative work environment and hard working teachers and staff!
6/11/2014
This school has become a great school! The principal, assistant principals & teachers work extremely hard to provide the students a safe and comfortable environment to learn. The students are challenged in every classroom from K thru 8. Everyone from the parents, students, & teachers have acknowledg...
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List Price Range
$215K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$461,262
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$83,089
% of College Grads
33.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,620 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.1%
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The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
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- Trails
- Playground
Grand Park
- Playground
Simons (Almira) Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Beilfuss (Albert W.) Park
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Blue-collar community with strong manufacturing roots and rich Latin culture
Cameron 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 658 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Cameron Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $461,262. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marine Leadership Academy, Orr Academy High School, Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cameron Elementary School.