LORENZO R SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lorenzo R Smith Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pembroke CCSD 259 school district, located in Hopkins Park, IL with about 189 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 16 teachers, Lorenzo R Smith Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School is located in Hopkins Park, Illinois, a small community in Kankakee County. As the primary educational institution serving the local area, the school plays a central role in the lives of its students, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction within a close-knit, rural environment. The school is part of the Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259, which is known for its efforts to support students in a historically underserved and unique geographic region of the state.

Because the school serves a smaller population, it often emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere intended to foster both social and academic growth. The curriculum is designed to meet Illinois state standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. By operating as a pillar of the Hopkins Park community, Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary serves not only as a place for formal learning but also as a vital hub for youth development and community engagement.

For more information, contact Lorenzo R Smith Elem School at (815) 944-5219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.