Karel Havlicek Elem School

www.bn98.org

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Karel Havlicek Elementary School, located in Berwyn, Illinois, serves students in the Berwyn South School District 100. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a foundational education for children in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. The school is situated in a residential area, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community engagement, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards. Like many schools in District 100, Havlicek Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and utilizes various resources to support students with differing learning needs. By fostering collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop both their academic skills and their character.

511

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karel Havlicek Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	442
Black	45
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
442 (86.5 %)
Black
45 (8.8 %)
White
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Berwyn North SD 98
Phone:	(708)795-2451
Website:	http://www.bn98.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 60

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 77