FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Farragut Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Joliet PSD 86 school district, located in Joliet, IL with about 682 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Farragut Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Farragut Elementary School, located at 701 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education to students in the local community, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and its role as a community hub in Joliet. By fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and the student body, Farragut Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, the school seeks to instill a strong work ethic and a love for learning, playing an essential part in the broader educational landscape of the Joliet area.

For more information, contact Farragut Elem School at (815) 723-0394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435-6911
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FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Joliet, IL with about 682 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Joliet PSD 86
Total Students:
682
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 682 students

Black or African American
44.4%
Hispanic/Latino
41.6%
White
7.5%
Two or more races
6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.