TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Turner Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Chicago ESD 33 school district, located in West Chicago, IL with about 389 students offering grade levels from 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 26 teachers, Turner 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.

Turner Elementary School, located at 750 Ingalton Ave in West Chicago, IL, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Turner Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture centered on collaboration and inclusivity.

The school is deeply integrated into the West Chicago community, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through various instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Turner Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its students, ensuring that every child has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential. As part of a district committed to innovation and equity, the school remains a focal point for primary education, dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active members of their community.

For more information, contact Turner Elem School at (630) 293-6050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185-2090
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TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Chicago, IL with about 389 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
389
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 389 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.6%
White
11.1%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.8%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.