MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Melrose Park Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 school district, located in Melrose Park, IL with about 785 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Melrose Park Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Melrose Park Elementary School, located at 1715 W Lake St in Melrose Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school district, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in their formative years. Its location on Lake Street places it centrally within the village, allowing it to serve as a neighborhood hub for families and a key contributor to the educational development of local youth.
The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth. By catering to the diverse needs of the Melrose Park population, the institution aims to prepare its students for future academic success through structured curriculum and community engagement. As an integral part of the regional school system, Melrose Park Elementary works to provide the resources and guidance necessary for children to transition effectively into middle school, maintaining a commitment to educational accessibility and student achievement.
For more information, contact Melrose Park Elem School at (708) 450-2042 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Melrose Park, IL 60160-3818
(708) 450-2042
MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Melrose Park, IL with about 785 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
- Total Students:
- 785
- Teachers:
- 48.5
- 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 785 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- White
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.