Rowe Elementary School is a Chicago Public School's charter school operated by the Northwestern University Settlement. Northwestern Settlement, which founded the school with several corporate sponsors, has a several decades-long commitment to social, arts and education programs in Chicago. The school is named after Jeanne and John Rowe, Exelon chairman, whose financial support was essential to Rowe and numerous other Chicago schools.
Rowe Elementary was established in 2009 and serves over 980 students in grades K-8. In 2014, a new adjacent facility, the Rowe Middle School, was built to house the upper grades, graduating its first class in 2016. Rowe Elementary School's focus is college readiness, giving students an immersive experience that installs a college-bound mindset. Students gain preparation for admittance to some of the most elite, high-performing high schools in the Chicago area, including Lane Tech, Walter Payton High School and Jones Preparatory.
At Rowe, Students embark on a rigorous curriculum focused on math, language arts, social sciences and the fine arts. In addition, Rowe Elementary provides social programs and services that foster self-awareness, community-mindedness and social responsibility. The school works to instill pride, success and honor in its students and the communities they are a part of.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1424 N Cleaver St,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Head of School
Ana Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Niche Grade
C
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
252:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
70.9%
Black
22.5%
Two or more races
5%
White
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/8/2024
If I could give this school zero stars, I would. Be prepared because I'm not holding back. SOCIAL SUPPORT: One of the worst elementary school experiences I've ever had. If you love your child, do not send them here because they will humiliate your child as a disciplinary action. For example, if your...
6/9/2020
The teachers at Rowe are top notch, care about them and their home life. The fact that they were able to quickly switch to e-learning during this pandemic is impressive. Ms. Wilson (principal and former 2nd grade teacher) is great about communication. It’s great to see a principal who was recently a...
10/25/2019
Horrible, I took my son out as as soon as he continued to cry when going every morning he was scared
10/1/2019
Mr Sutton is a horrible leader that does not support or care for students or staff
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Map
About West Town
List Price Range
$146K - $13.8M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$707,876
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Household Income
$154,947
% of College Grads
76.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
3,292 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.1%
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The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
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- Playground
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Superior Park
Pulaski (Casimer) Park
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- Pool
Fulton River Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Playground
Smith Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
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Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
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