Caroline Sibley Elem School

www.schooldistrict149.org

518 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Caroline Sibley Elementary School, located at 1550 Sibley Blvd in Calumet City, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Calumet City School District 155. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of its commitment to student success, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become responsible and active members of their local community.

The school is known for its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing various instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Caroline Sibley Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum, dedicated staff, and ongoing collaboration with parents and guardians, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

518

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caroline Sibley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	20
Black	486
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Black
486 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Dolton SD 149
Phone:	(708)868-1870
Website:	http://www.schooldistrict149.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 88