My son is in K-class at Odgen and we are just amazed at how great his teachers are. He loves going to school and is learning a lot. The teachers and administration staff have been great and one can see how they all care about their students. When I attended their open house I knew right away this is
... Read more the right school for my child. I heard so many bad things about public schools that I don't go by rumors but use my own judgment. Odgen is a good public school in a great neighborhood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
Ogden may be a great deal better than other CPS schools in terms of discipline and order, but it has a long way to go in terms of having consistent quality teaching. There is no ability for teachers to use creative methods or to make learning more interesting-- many teachers rely heavily on worksheets
... Read more and don't do anything to help students to enjoy learning or express themselves. It is a depressing place- very bleak. Adminstration is kind of high on themselves and their 'wonderful' reputation and seem to think as long as everyone is sitting in their seat and not causing problems, that means it is a quality education. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/31/08
The leadership of the principal is phenomenal. The high energy level of the teaching staff is hard to match in other CPS. The price of afterschool program is no different from what is offered in other CPS. However, the variety is better than most CPS schools.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
I have two children who have attended Ogden for many years. The Principal is amazing, and you can not find a higher quality teaching staff. The school is very well run, safe, and has high standards. The children are expected to exceed, and they do. A truly exceptional public school.
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/07
After school activities are limited to those that cost a LARGE amount of money. Staff is NOT friendly. Other parents are NOT friendly either. We pulled our children from this school and will NOT send them back nor refer anyone else there.
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Chicago schools — Ogden Elementary School is located at 24 W Walton St, Chicago IL 60610. 24 W Walton St is in the 60610 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Ogden Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Ogden Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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