Homestead Elementary School

www.sd308.org

494 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Homestead Elementary School is a public school located in Aurora, Illinois, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Indian Prairie School District 204. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community for its diverse student body. It focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both character and academic proficiency.

The school environment at Homestead is characterized by a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success. In addition to standard classroom instruction, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to spark creativity and engagement. With its dedication to providing a high-quality education, Homestead Elementary remains a key fixture in the Aurora community, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

494

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homestead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	87
Black	55
Asian	118
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
192 (38.9 %)
Asian
118 (23.9 %)
Hispanic
87 (17.6 %)
Black
55 (11.1 %)
Two or More
36 (7.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)636-3100
Website:	http://www.sd308.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86