WORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Worth Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Worth SD 127 school district, located in Worth, IL with about 422 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Worth 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.
Worth Elementary School, located at 11158 S. Oak Park Ave in Worth, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Worth School District 127. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
As a community-focused institution, Worth Elementary emphasizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating instructional strategies that address the diverse needs of its student population. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and confident learners.
For more information, contact Worth Elem School at (708) 448-2801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Worth, IL 60482-2100
(708) 448-2801
WORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Worth, IL with about 422 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worth SD 127
- Total Students:
- 422
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 422 students
- White
- 69.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.2%
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.