RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rhodes Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rhodes SD 84-5 school district, located in River Grove, IL with about 652 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 59 teachers, Rhodes 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.

Rhodes Elementary School, located at 8931 Fullerton Ave in River Grove, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a single-school district (Rhodes School District 84.5), the school maintains a focused environment dedicated to the academic and social-emotional development of students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, while emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that fosters student engagement and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Rhodes Elementary integrates extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs to enrich the student experience. By operating as a self-contained district, the school often benefits from a tight-knit administrative and teaching staff that works closely with families to address the unique needs of its student body. Situated in the heart of River Grove, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to uphold high standards of excellence and inclusivity for all its learners.

For more information, contact Rhodes Elem School at (708) 453-6813 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.