Bateman Elem School

Bateman Elementary School serves 919 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Chicago's North Richmond Street area. With 65 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio, providing opportunities for more individualized attention in classrooms. Academically, Bateman ranks #2,154 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 44th percentile statewide with room for academic growth.

The school's reading and language arts performance shows 24% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, indicating ongoing focus areas for student development. The school operates in a well-established Chicago neighborhood where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 55% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 60618 zip code area reflects economic stability with a median household income of $100,976 and median home values around $502,700.

The low poverty rate of 7.8% suggests many families have resources to support their children's education. As a regular public school in Chicago's large urban environment, Bateman Elementary provides neighborhood families with convenient access to education while serving a diverse student population of nearly 1,000 children. The school sits within a thriving residential area that combines urban amenities with strong community investment in education.