A Chicago Public Schools magnet campus, Richard Edwards Dual Language Fine and Performing Arts Elementary School serves over 1,300 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Edwards Elementary seeks to cultivate respectful, responsible and compassionate citizens who create innovative solutions for a better world. With rigorous academic programs, Edwards integrates the arts with traditional academic subjects, placing an emphasis on global and international perspectives.
An International Baccalaureate (IB) school, Edwards offers middle-grade students a chance to prepare for both secondary and post-secondary school success. A partnership between Edwards Elementary and nearby Marie Curie High School guarantees a smooth transition as students move beyond the primary levels. Edwards Elementary is named after the 19th-century Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction, Richard Edwards, who helped co-found Illinois State Teachers College (now Illinois State University).
Programs at Edwards Elementary include bilingual language coursework, summer programs devoted to math, technology and design as well as collaborations with the Chicago Park District offering summer programming in athletics and the arts. Students can join a number of sports teams, including basketball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, softball, lacrosse and Special Olympics competitions.
Edwards Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
4815 S Karlov Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Judith Marie Sauri
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.5
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,345:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
95%
White
1.9%
Black
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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
GreatSchools Reviews
7/1/2017
I went to this school it is horrible I goted bullied a lot the reccss teacher does not know English like barely but I like one teacher
9/9/2015
OVER CROWDED BEYOUND BELIEF!!! This is probably one of the worst schools in CPS. There are some great teachers there but there are a lot who really don't seem to care. I wish there was another school in the area to send my kids to. I actually feel guilty sending them here. The principal only sees $$...
11/11/2014
Admittedly, I'm biased as I work at Edwards. Still, I have taught and worked at several different schools, in different states, and the level of teacher quality, parental support, our amazing students, and the overall caring culture of this school is excellent. I consider myself extremely lucky to w...
11/3/2014
Great school, with great extra curricular activities! Teachers are awesome and very personal to ones need. Willing to go above and beyond for our children. If I had another chance in life. I will send them Edwards all over again!
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Attendance Zone
About Archer Heights
List Price Range
$268K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$310,915
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,685 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.5%
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