School Overview
John Mills Elementary School, located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its role in preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond within a close-knit community setting.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, fostering strong partnerships between faculty, administration, and parents to ensure student success. John Mills offers a diverse curriculum that aims to meet the individual needs of its student body while maintaining rigorous academic standards. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on character building, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, engage in extracurricular activities, and develop the life skills necessary to become active, responsible members of the Elmwood Park community.
658
Total Students
50.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Mills Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White197
Hispanic420
Black17
Asian16
Two or More6
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    420 (63.8 %)
  • White
    197 (29.9 %)
  • Black
    17 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Phone: (708)452-3560
Website: http://www.epcusd401.org/mills
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 73
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Mills Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten73
Kindergarten92
Grade 1109
Grade 2111
Grade 397
Grade 491
Grade 585
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Mills Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31848.3%
Male34051.7%
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