Cassell Elementary School

11314 South Spaulding Avenue

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 02, 2022

Cassel is great school! My daughter just graduated 8th grade 2022. We had wonderful experience with Cassel. As being mom , my daughter is kid from foreign country and doesn’t speak English. The teachers and kids were so welcome when my daughter enrolled to Cassel 2019. She made a lot of good friends and did great!
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2021

Despite the chaos around the pandemic, CTU/CPS battle and remote learning. Cassell is a shining star if neighborhood schools! All staff and teachers go out of their way to make the learning experience the best for all students!
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2019

Overall a terrific experience, and a Great neighborhood school.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2018

Cassell is wonderful! My son had an amazing experience in 1st grade this year. There teachers, arts program, principals, etc are all the best!
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2018

It is getting much better we have a new principle and vp. Change takes time the school safety is increase the up keep has increased. There is a new positive discipline motivation charting going on. Two of my kids have bad classes like a whole bunch of kids that act out. This year the classes both have a peace. I'm happy with it.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

Both of my daughters went here years back and had experience so much racism when had affected their childhood. I wouldn’t recommend this school for people who are of ethnic descent.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2015

Lack of diversity. Lack of concern and awareness from the staff regarding social issues regrading the children. Bullying is swept under the rug, parents are not informed by the staff but rather your child and other parents. (Hopefully your child isn't afraid to tell you what's happening). Taking my child out ASAP!
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2015

Cassell is a great school. I took my kids out of the neighborhood private school a few years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. My kids were actually behind and spent their first year trying to catch up with the rest of their class, making me wonder why I paid all that money for a private school. The teachers here are great and you can tell they have the children's best interest in mind. Unfortunately Cassell is subject to budget cuts just like all CPS schools and this forced them to cut the drama teacher, although they still put on 2 school-wide plays per year. The academics are challenging but all of my kids get straight A's with hard work. It is diverse as well, which is something that I absolutely cannot say for private school. Overcrowding is an issue, but that seems to be a CPS issue and I cannot fault Cassell for that. The issue with the overcrowding is not the inability of the teachers to be effective (because they manage just fine), but with the physical space of the school and classrooms. I will be sending my kids to a private high school and I feel confident that Cassell is preparing them for a successful academic future.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2015

Ok but not great. Kids do not get the much needed attention due to overcrowding. There's also a lack of sports activities which could help engage a better family atmosphere. Overall, I think its overrated. Had to remove my children to private school for better education and attention. Extracurricular activities are much better too.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2014

I have 2 children attending this school and they are both very happy. I do NOT have one negative thing to say about Cassell. The Principal and the staff are always going way and beyond.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

I had my son in a catholic school since kindergarten except 7th and 8th grade ,, if I could back I would save my money!! Cassell is wonderful school !! Plus if your kids need help all the teachers are very willing to help!! The principle and the office staff are extremely friendly and are willing to help as much as they can. My son loves cassell. Education is excellent! The only thing I would say is get more sports teams,,, This would keep the kids busy.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2014

Cassell is a great neighborhood school with great teachers who go up & beyond the call of duty! The children at school are kind & respectful! So happy my kids go here
Submitted by other on November 27, 2013

this school has very smart and nice kids!i would not trade it for any other!there should be more school like cassell!the students are well trained and behaved!
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2013

While the school is okay, some parents have taken over and they run the school. its very "political" often feels like a lifetime movie. Overall its a good school and the teachers seem to really care a few bad apples by way of teachers and parents are making it a bad school along with overcrowding.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

This a great school and to be rated 7 out of 10 is injustice .Great school with a great programme and the best staff
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2013

My children go to this school and it is less than satisfactory. My daughter is gifted and they tell me they can not challenge her and to send her to the gifted school. So I call the gifted school and the application process is October to December. Chicago Public School System is horrible and Cassell may be a decent school for a CPS school but it really is a terrible school in my opinion. 35 kids per class.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2011

Cassell is great school. However, the overcrowding issue that continues yearly is not being addressed properly by the prinicpal or CPS. It is a shame that there are 43 children in the theird grade classroom in the first of their ISAT testing years. How can 1 teacher effectively meet the demands of all the children to ensure they are ready to take this very difficult and nerve racking test?????
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2011

Cassell was once an excellent school, but now it is just a good school. It has become extremely overcrowded in the past couple of years. Third grade has 42 students in the classroom and it is not the only grade with over 40 children in a classroom. The teachers at the school are very dedicated and competent. It is distracting for the students, however, to be in the classroom with so many other students.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2010

My niece loves the school because of the great teachers and the attention they give to the students. I love that it's a magnet school and the students are more academically challenged.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2010

Cassell School is wonderful! My daughter is graduating this year and she is so well prepared for high school! The 8th Grade Students love Mrs. Cohan & Ms. Scanlan and all they have done to make their 8th grade year wonderful!!!! They also have had a great learning experience from Mrs. Cloney, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mrs. Pienta and all of their enrichment teachers! I highly recommend Cassell School!