JONAS E SALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jonas E Salk Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U school district, located in Bolingbrook, IL with about 670 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 44 teachers, Jonas E Salk Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Jonas E. Salk Elementary School is a public school located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Valley View Community Unit School District 365U. The school is named in honor of Dr. Jonas Salk, the pioneering virologist who developed the polio vaccine, and it aims to embody a commitment to academic excellence, discovery, and community contribution. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its focus on providing a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs. With a mission centered on high expectations and collaboration between staff, families, and the local community, Jonas E. Salk Elementary works to integrate modern instructional strategies with a student-centered approach. By maintaining a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school remains a staple of the Bolingbrook community, dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

For more information, contact Jonas E Salk Elem School at (630) 739-3603 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.