MARKHAM PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Markham Park Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prairie-Hills ESD 144 school district, located in Markham, IL with about 324 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 15 teachers, Markham Park 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.
Markham Park Elementary School, located at 16239 Lawndale Ave in Markham, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its young learners.
Beyond its focus on academics, Markham Park Elementary functions as a key pillar in the local Markham community. The school environment typically emphasizes community involvement and partnership with parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school activities, the staff works to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and achievement, striving to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in their future educational pursuits.
For more information, contact Markham Park Elem School at (708) 210-2869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Markham, IL 60428-4440
(708) 210-2869
MARKHAM PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Markham, IL with about 324 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prairie-Hills ESD 144
- Total Students:
- 324
- Teachers:
- 15.61
- 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 324 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARKHAM PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.