KOLMAR AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kolmar Avenue Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 school district, located in Oak Lawn, IL with about 442 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, Kolmar Avenue Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a neighborhood public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kolmar Avenue Elementary is known for emphasizing community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains an active partnership with families, encouraging parent participation through various school events and organizations. With its commitment to inclusive education and a balanced approach to learning, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a close-knit suburban setting.

For more information, contact Kolmar Avenue Elem School at (708) 422-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4847
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KOLMAR AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Oak Lawn, IL with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
35.7
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
Not a Title I 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 442 students

White
58.6%
Hispanic/Latino
30.8%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.