739 ft
Distance

| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 76 |
| Kindergarten | 89 |
| Grade 1 | 106 |
| Grade 2 | 96 |
| Grade 3 | 85 |
| Grade 4 | 116 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
James Shields Elementary School is a public school located in the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1891, James Shields has been providing quality education to its students for over 125 years. The school serves approximately 500 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
At James Shields Elementary School, we strive to create an environment where all children can learn and grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe that every student should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. Our curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking skills as well as fostering creativity and collaboration among our students.
We are proud of our dedicated faculty who work hard to ensure each student receives individualized attention while also creating a safe learning environment for everyone involved. In addition to academics, we offer extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and afterschool programs which help foster teamwork and leadership skills amongst our students.
At James Shields Elementary School we are committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom!