Terrace Elem School

235 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Terrace Elementary School, located at 735 S Westgate Rd in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Community Consolidated School District 62. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. As part of a diverse suburban district, Terrace Elementary emphasizes personalized learning and the integration of modern instructional tools to help students build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the core curriculum, Terrace Elementary is dedicated to creating a well-rounded educational experience through extracurricular activities and programs that encourage student engagement. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere, often focusing on strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Des Plaines community to ensure that every child receives the necessary resources to thrive. With its commitment to equity and excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

235

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terrace Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	83
Black	11
Asian	25
Two or More	12

White
104 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
83 (35.3 %)
Asian
25 (10.6 %)
Two or More
12 (5.1 %)
Black
11 (4.7 %)

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:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1501
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
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 31

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 48