Western Avenue Elem School

www.sd161.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Western Avenue Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in the village of Flossmoor, Illinois. Serving students in the Flossmoor School District 161, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and community-centered learning. The school typically serves a student population spanning the primary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in reading, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic program, Western Avenue Elementary is known for its inclusive and supportive environment, often emphasizing parent involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school leverages its location in a residential suburb to foster a tight-knit school culture, prioritizing character education and collaborative learning. It remains a central pillar of the Flossmoor community, dedicated to preparing students for a successful transition to the district's middle school programs.

491

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Avenue Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	80
Black	237
Asian	8
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

Black
237 (48.3 %)
White
118 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
80 (16.3 %)
Two or More
47 (9.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Flossmoor SD 161
Phone:	(708)647-7400
Website:	http://www.sd161.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 24

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 85