SCHAFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Schafer Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SD 45 DuPage County school district, located in Lombard, IL with about 461 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 32 teachers, Schafer 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.

Schafer Elementary School is a public school located in Lombard, Illinois, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Lombard School District 44. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, active parents, and the surrounding community. Schafer Elementary places a high value on creating a nurturing atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and every student is challenged to reach their full potential. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a curriculum designed to meet individual student needs, the school works to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens in a safe and engaging setting.

For more information, contact Schafer Elem School at (630) 516-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 E Pleasant Ln
Lombard, IL 60148-1923
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SCHAFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lombard, IL with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
461
Teachers:
32.97
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 461 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.6%
White
29.1%
Black or African American
8.7%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

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.