Black Hawk Elem School

2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

www.d15.us

486 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Black Hawk Elementary School, located at 2101 Gladstone Dr in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Queen Bee School District 16. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a curiosity-driven approach to learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to collaborative instruction. The staff at Black Hawk works closely with families and the surrounding Glendale Heights community to provide resources and programs that address the unique needs of its students. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school prioritizes early education strategies that empower students to become confident, lifelong learners within a structured and encouraging academic setting.

486

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Hawk Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	245
Black	102
Asian	81
Two or More	8

Hispanic
245 (50.4 %)
Black
102 (21.0 %)
Asian
81 (16.7 %)
White
50 (10.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)

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:	Marquardt SD 15
Phone:	(630)893-5750
Website:	http://www.d15.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 14

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76