School Overview
Hometown Elementary School, located at 8870 S. Duffy Ave in Hometown, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. As part of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into higher levels of schooling while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hometown Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a hub for community engagement and parent involvement. The school community emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive. Through its commitment to character building and scholastic achievement, Hometown Elementary remains a central institution for families seeking a nurturing and stable environment for their children's formative years.
379
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hometown Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White128
Hispanic200
Black30
Asian9
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    200 (52.8 %)
  • White
    128 (33.8 %)
  • Black
    30 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.4 %)
  • 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: Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Phone: (708)423-7360
Website: http://www.d123.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hometown Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten46
Grade 152
Grade 256
Grade 366
Grade 468
Grade 561
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hometown Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18147.8%
Male19852.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)