Hanson Park Elementary School

Hanson Park Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
5411 W Fullerton Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
2.7
4.2
1,123 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Hanson Park Elementary School is a public school that teaches prekindergarten to eighth grade with an average enrollment of about 1,000 students. The school attempts to create an inclusive environment that focuses on the social-emotional growth of students, which includes a strong bilingual program, according to the school’s website. Hanson Park Elementary School also serves students with disabilities. The school has an Emerging Supportive School certification from the Chicago Public Schools district for its work around students' social and emotional learning. It also has an Early Education Award from Gold Circle of Quality, which recognizes early learning programs that meet or go beyond the highest quality standards. Extracurricular activities include a debate team, chess team, yearbook club and Girls on the Run. Scholastic programs include a book and reading club, science club and lab, technology club and a writer’s workshop. Hanson Park Elementary School also has a student after-school program that offers academic interventions and enrichment activities.

School Details

Head of School
David F Belanger
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,303:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
94.8%
Black
3.1%
White
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 2 Reviews
5.0
2/7/2024
It was a great middle school! I enjoyed making friends and having close bonds with staff and teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/25/2017
The students really enjoy coming to school and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming.
1.0 parent
1/6/2015
Im a parent of a current child at hanson park and let me just start out by saying this is such a horrible school the faculty is rude the teachers there are not hands on but in fact would rather let a child fail then to do there jobs ive been having issues with this school the day I transferred him f...
5.0 other
3/29/2014
Hanson Park is an exceptional school. The teachers are very welcoming and understanding. Not only do they have great teaching skills, but also have a great way to communicate with students. They may be hard on the students at times, but after receiving ISAT scores, you'll be able to see that its wor...
5.0 other
11/6/2013
Hi I am a student at hanson park. I have been here all my life and really enjoy myself. The teachers may act a little tough but once that ISAT comes in you understand why. The food could use adjusting but we are also given the choice of a home meal. The school add in rewards for students good work s...

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Hanson Park 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,123 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Hanson Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $386,338. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foreman College and Career Academy, Kelvyn Park High School, Steinmetz College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hanson Park Elementary School.

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