Ideal Elem School

ideal.d105.net

257 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ideal Elementary School, located at 9901 W 58th St in Countryside, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within the Pleasantdale School District 107. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social development. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and its dedication to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ideal Elementary is known for its active school culture and community-oriented atmosphere. The facility serves as a central hub for the Countryside neighborhood, often hosting programs and activities that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to education, the school aims to prepare its young students for their future transitions to middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation for being a stable and nurturing environment for children in their formative years.

257

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ideal Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	166
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	7

Hispanic
166 (64.6 %)
White
69 (26.8 %)
Black
10 (3.9 %)
Two or More
7 (2.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)

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:	La Grange SD 105 South
Phone:	(708)482-2750
Website:	http://ideal.d105.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 45