=Haugan Elementary School has long been an educational cornerstone of Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. The school first opened its doors in 1910 and was named to honor Helge Alexander Haugan, a Norwegian immigrant who was an area resident and a member of the Chicago Board of Education. After multiple expansions over the years, today Haugan Elementary stretches nearly an entire city block on North Hamlin Avenue.
The school prides itself on being a “joyful, nurturing and inclusive community,” which is key in one of Chicago’s most diverse neighborhoods. Roughly 900 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade call Haugan home. Inside its halls, a staff of more than 80 teachers and administrators lead students through an enhanced Common Core curriculum.
Thanks to a generous grant, Haugan Elementary has recently adopted Project Lead the Way, a STEM program that utilizes a hands-on teaching methods in a technology-based learning environment. By the time they graduate, students who attend Haugan Elementary will have received a well-rounded education, including Fountas and Pinnell Phonics, Amplify Science and Connected Mathematics.
Haugan Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-7
4540 N Hamlin Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Rosa Valdez
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
23%
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Math Proficiency
20%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
76
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Full Time Teachers
76
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
17.8%
State Average
43%
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Math
19%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
891:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.7%
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Female
48.8%
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Hispanic
84.4%
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White
7%
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Asian
4.3%
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Black
2.4%
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Native American
1%
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Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/24/2025
Haugan is an exemplary school where students are truly accepted and inspired to become life-long learners. I truly believe that the leaders at Haugan put kids first. Each teacher promotes so much student engagement and a true ownership of their learning. The classroom communities are fostering well-...
6/16/2025
Kids are mean at this school and bully people even if they don’t go to the school
5/7/2025
Exelente Escuela y las maestros muy buenas personas
1/2/2025
My child is in her fifth year at Haugan and I also have past experience as a parent with several other Chicago public schools, most which are much more highly rated on test score based metrics like great schools. I believe there are many fine schools in Chicago, but in my view Haugan stands out and...
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Average Home Value
$555,095
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
70%
Average Household Income
$102,657
% of College Grads
39.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,002 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.5%
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Haugan Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-7 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 865 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Haugan 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 $555,095. Discover additional schools in the area, like Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, Roosevelt High School, Disney II Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Haugan Elementary School.