J COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J Covington Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 school district, located in Oak Lawn, IL with about 449 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 32 teachers, J Covington Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
J. Covington Elementary School, located at 9130 S. 52nd Ave in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a balance of rigorous core subjects, social-emotional learning, and interactive classroom experiences.
As a community-focused institution, J. Covington Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to create an engaging atmosphere for its students. The school leverages modern educational tools and instructional strategies to address diverse learning styles, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources necessary to reach their potential. Located in a residential area of Oak Lawn, the school acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, promoting a sense of school spirit and collective responsibility for student achievement.
For more information, contact J Covington Elem School at (708) 423-1530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-1742
(708) 423-1530
J COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oak Lawn, IL with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
- Total Students:
- 449
- Teachers:
- 32.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 449 students
- White
- 50.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.