North Park Elementary School
2017 W Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60618-0606 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (773)327-3144
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North Park Elementary School was founded in 1980. North Park Elementary School, a private non-sectarian school, provides a quality education in academic, critical thinking, and living skills for its students, and motivates them to explore the world of knowledge. The school personnel create a supportive environment for learning and for the development of positive individual attitudes such as self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-motivation. The school staff strives to enhance the learning experience of each student by being aware of his or her individual needs. Through the active involvement of parents and a caring professional teaching staff, the school nurtures a sense of community in which the students achieve their maximum potential. NPES is dedicated to the development of the whole child. Our emphasis upon the whole child is reflected in small class sizes, a focus on individual needs and a strong academic curriculum integrating the fine arts. We are committed to teaching basic education skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social science, and critical thinking, using the best of contemporary and traditional techniques. We seek to stimulate and foster personal creativity and a love of the arts. We encourage a spirit of cooperation and provide a setting in which students learn from each other as well as from the teacher. We strive to develop a child's ability to work hard and to think independently, and to love reading and learning for its own sake. ...read more  

School Overview:
North Park Elementary School
School Level Elementary school
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1980
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 183 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 35%
Students by Grade
Kind - 23 students
Grade 1 - 20 students
Grade 2 - 20 students
Grade 3 - 21 students
Grade 4 - 20 students
Grade 5 - 21 students
Grade 6 - 21 students
Grade 7 - 18 students
Grade 8 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 53%
Average Class Size 20
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( IL ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:17
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,500
Tuition Notes 10% discount for siblings
Acceptance Rate 99%
Headmaster Lynn Lawrence
Admissions Director Helen Rosenberg
Admissions Associate Shari Hurovitz
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 2

Sports
BasketballSoccer
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12

Extracurriculars
BandChess Club
Cooking ClubIntramurals
Jazz BandModern Indian Dance Club
Science OlympiadSpanish Club
Student NewspaperTeam Building
TheatreYearbook
 
School Notes:
  • North Park Elementary School was founded in 1980. North Park Elementary School, a private non-sectarian school, provides a quality education in academic, critical thinking, and living skills for its students, and motivates them to explore the world of knowledge. The school personnel create a supportive environment for learning and for the development of positive individual attitudes such as self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-motivation. The school staff strives to enhance the learning experience of each student by being aware of his or her individual needs. Through the active involvement of parents and a caring professional teaching staff, the school nurtures a sense of community in which the students achieve their maximum potential. NPES is dedicated to the development of the whole child. Our emphasis upon the whole child is reflected in small class sizes, a focus on individual needs and a strong academic curriculum integrating the fine arts. We are committed to teaching basic education skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social science, and critical thinking, using the best of contemporary and traditional techniques. We seek to stimulate and foster personal creativity and a love of the arts. We encourage a spirit of cooperation and provide a setting in which students learn from each other as well as from the teacher. We strive to develop a child's ability to work hard and to think independently, and to love reading and learning for its own sake.
  • Profile last updated: 03/17/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 60618 )
School Zip ( 60618 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 98,147 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 24%
Population Average Age 31 years old 34 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $41,355 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 69 years old 50 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60618)



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% Owning / % Renting 38% / 62% 61% / 39%
 
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