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Mary Mapes Dodge Elementary Renaissance Academy

Mary Mapes Dodge Elementary Renaissance Academy is a Chicago public elementary school located in East Garfield Park, providing foundational education and standard district health services to local students.

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Mary Mapes Dodge Elementary Renaissance Academy is a public elementary school located at 2651 W Washington Blvd in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Chicago Public Schools system, the institution serves primary-grade students within a dedicated learning environment designed to support early academic development. While specific wellness program details are limited, the school operates under the health and safety protocols established by the district, which include standard nutritional guidelines for school meals and student health services. Parents often look to this academy for its localized community presence and its role in providing foundational education within the West Side area.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    CoughSneezing
    Severity: mild

Health reviews

2.0
1 review
  • To be honest, I’m pretty worried about the environment at Dodge Renaissance. The chronic absenteeism is over 40%, which is a huge red flag—it feels like kids are constantly out sick or just not showing up, and the school doesn’t seem to have a handle on it. The communication about illnesses going around the classrooms is basically non-existent, so you’re always playing guessing games when your kid comes home with a cough. Plus, with the student-teacher ratios being what they are in CPS right now, I don't feel like the staff has the time to really monitor if the kids are even washing their hands properly or if the desks are being wiped down. It just feels disorganized and not the healthiest place for my little one right now.

    3/31/2026

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Where it sits in the neighborhood

StrepFluRSVColdHFMD / RashStomach

No food inspection records on file for this school.

5 complaints45 inspections
  • DOE General Flow
    9/10/2024, 2700 W MADISON ST
    OK
  • DOE General Flow
    6/27/2024, 2700 W MADISON ST
    Issue
  • DOE General Flow
    4/16/2024, 2700 W MADISON ST
    ReInspection Required
  • DOE General Flow
    2/2/2024, 2700 W MADISON ST
    Issue
  • COMPLAINT RESPONSE
    5/8/2023, 2632 W WASHINGTON BLVD
    Issue
  • Air Pollution Work Order
    5/6/2023, 2632 W WASHINGTON BLVD
    Issue

    Dust is collecting and blowing all over the neighborhood

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