PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Riverdale, IL with about 224 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Park Elementary School is a public school located in Riverdale, Illinois, serving students within the Dolton School District 149. As a neighborhood institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the local community. The facility at 14200 Wentworth serves as a hub for elementary education, focusing on core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative years.
Like many schools within the district, Park Elementary emphasizes creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of District 149, which prioritizes literacy, mathematical proficiency, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and community stakeholders, the school aims to support student growth and academic achievement within the Riverdale area.
For more information, contact Park Elementary School at (708) 849-9440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, IL 60827-2520
(708) 849-9440
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, IL with about 224 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dolton SD 148
- Total Students:
- 224
- Teachers:
- 22.7
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 224 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.