HELEN KELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Helen Keller Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kirby SD 140 school district, located in Tinley Park, IL with about 382 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, Helen Keller Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Helen Keller Elementary School is located in Tinley Park, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within Kirby School District 140. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a community-focused district, the school is known for its dedication to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Helen Keller Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. The school actively works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, aiming to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of every student within a safe and structured suburban environment.

For more information, contact Helen Keller Elem School at (708) 532-2144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7846 163rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477-1229
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HELEN KELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tinley Park, IL with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kirby SD 140
Total Students:
382
Teachers:
29.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 382 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HELEN KELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
5.0%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.