WOODGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Woodgate Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ESD 159 school district, located in Matteson, IL with about 356 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 28 teachers, Woodgate 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.
Woodgate Elementary School, located at 101 Central Avenue in Matteson, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Matteson School District 162. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curricula and encouraging active participation, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its focus on academics, Woodgate Elementary is recognized for being an integral part of the local Matteson community. The school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, families, and residents to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the administration and staff aim to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers students to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging school setting.
For more information, contact Woodgate Elem School at (708) 720-1107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Matteson, IL 60443-1111
(708) 720-1107
WOODGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Matteson, IL with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ESD 159
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 28.45
- 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 targeted assistance 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 356 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOODGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- White
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.