Grissom Elementary School
Grades: PK-8
Students: 286
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 286:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
12810 South Escanaba Avenue
Chicago, IL 60633
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5380
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Community Reviews
I can’t say for certain about the special education here, as none of my kids have been in those classes. But the teachers here are amazing! My kids are doing exceptionally well, they love going toSchool every day and excited about what they are learning. Our new principal is amazing, she’s so down t
Posted by a parent on 4/16/2023Wow!! This school has been flushed and is circling the drain. It went from 8 of 10, to 6 of 10 and now it’s 4 of 10. What a difference a few years can make. The pathetic principal is the reason why the school started declining, but at least that bum is retiring. Hopefully, the new principal can brea
Posted by a parent on 6/9/2022Two words describe this school, overcrowded dump! If you send your child here you can expect overcrowded classrooms taught by a bunch of hormonal women. There’s only one male teacher in the building. The principal appears to hire based on perceived gender roles. He can always find a male to hire for
Posted by a parent on 9/4/2019Overcrowded classrooms and the only form of punishment seems to be mass consequences leading to unnecessary amounts of homework! Teachers make NO EFFORT to punish only the bad kids!
Posted by a community member on 4/6/2017Grissom is a great school. We have a lot to offer our students. We are looking to boost parent involvement!
Posted by a parent on 9/26/2013Nearby Schools
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Chicago schools - Grissom Elementary School is located at 12810 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago IL 60633. Grissom Elementary School is in the Chicago Public Schools. Grissom Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.
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