PENNOYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pennoyer Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennoyer SD 79 school district, located in Norridge, IL with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, Pennoyer 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.

Pennoyer Elementary School, located at 5200 N. Cumberland Avenue in Norridge, Illinois, serves as the heart of the Pennoyer School District 79. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school provides education for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its compact size allows for a tight-knit learning environment where faculty and staff often develop long-term relationships with students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Academically, Pennoyer Elementary is committed to preparing its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on its accessibility and its role as a focal point for the surrounding Norridge community. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and utilizing its resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Pennoyer strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all its pupils.

For more information, contact Pennoyer Elem School at (708) 456-9094 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.