SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Scott Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mannheim SD 83 school district, located in Melrose Park, IL with about 439 students offering grade levels from 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 40 teachers, Scott 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.

Scott Elementary School, located at 2250 Scott St in Melrose Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. It emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build fundamental skills in core subjects while participating in activities that promote social and emotional maturity.

The school functions as a hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the diverse community of Melrose Park. By focusing on individualized attention and collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, Scott Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive setting that nurtures the unique potential of every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Scott Elementary School at (847) 455-4818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2250 Scott St
Melrose Park, IL 60164-2008
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SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Melrose Park, IL with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mannheim SD 83
Total Students:
439
Teachers:
40.1
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

* 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 439 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.2%
White
14.1%
Black or African American
2.5%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.