Serena Hills Elem School

255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

www.sd161.org

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Serena Hills Elementary School, located at 255 Pleasant Drive in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Bloom Township District 206 area. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and active participation.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Serena Hills emphasizes character building and extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests. As a cornerstone of the Chicago Heights neighborhood, the school remains focused on bridging the gap between home and classroom to ensure every child has the resources necessary to thrive during their early formative years.

326

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Serena Hills Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	106
Black	166
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
166 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
106 (32.5 %)
Two or More
29 (8.9 %)
White
20 (6.1 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Flossmoor SD 161
Phone:	(708)647-7300
Website:	http://www.sd161.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54