CAROLINE SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caroline Sibley Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dolton SD 149 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 646 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Caroline Sibley Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Caroline Sibley Elementary School, located at 1550 Sibley Blvd in Calumet City, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Calumet City School District 155. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of its commitment to student success, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become responsible and active members of their local community.

The school is known for its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing various instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Caroline Sibley Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum, dedicated staff, and ongoing collaboration with parents and guardians, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Caroline Sibley Elem School at (708) 868-1870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409-2333
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CAROLINE SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calumet City, IL with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dolton SD 149
Total Students:
646
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 646 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAROLINE SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.