Dr Julian Rogus School

20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423

www.summithill.org

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Dr. Julian Rogus School, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of Summit Hill School District 161. The school is named in honor of Dr. Julian Rogus, a former educator and administrator whose legacy is reflected in the school's commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. The school typically serves the surrounding residential community, focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic program, Dr. Julian Rogus School is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and parents. The school integrates modern technology into the classroom to prepare students for future learning and often prioritizes extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth and community involvement. By focusing on both individual student achievement and the cultivation of a positive school culture, the institution strives to prepare its upper-elementary students for a successful transition to middle school.

644

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Julian Rogus School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	83
Black	46
Asian	31
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
463 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
83 (12.9 %)
Black
46 (7.1 %)
Asian
31 (4.8 %)
Two or More
20 (3.1 %)
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:	Summit Hill SD 161
Phone:	(815)469-0564
Website:	http://www.summithill.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 94

Kindergarten 230

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 101