MORTON GINGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morton Gingerwood Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Arbor Park SD 145 school district, located in Oak Forest, IL with about 225 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Morton Gingerwood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morton Gingerwood Elementary School is a public school located in Oak Forest, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Kirby School District 140, a district that emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its commitment to high educational standards, utilizing a curriculum that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating modern educational technology to enhance the learning experience.

Beyond the classroom, Morton Gingerwood is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing space where students feel safe, engaged, and prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Morton Gingerwood Elem School at (708) 560-0092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16936 Forest Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4517
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MORTON GINGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oak Forest, IL with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Arbor Park SD 145
Total Students:
225
Teachers:
20.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 225 students

White
48.4%
Hispanic/Latino
24.0%
Black or African American
14.7%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.