Mae Jemison School

www.phsd144.net

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mae Jemison School, located in Hazel Crest, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hazel Crest School District 152.5. Named after the pioneering astronaut and physician Dr. Mae Jemison, the school aims to foster an environment of academic curiosity, personal growth, and ambition. It typically serves students from early childhood through the elementary grades, providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hazel Crest community and focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student development both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing the values associated with its namesake—integrity, excellence, and the pursuit of innovation—Mae Jemison School strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. The institution often promotes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and community members to support the diverse needs of its student population.

376

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mae Jemison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	37
Black	333
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
333 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.9 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Phone:	(708)225-3636
Website:	http://www.phsd144.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 40

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 53