Ogden Ave Elem School

www.dist102.k12.il.us

599 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ogden Avenue Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in La Grange, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of La Grange School District 102, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It serves as a central pillar of the local community, consistently maintaining high performance ratings and fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse student interests. Ogden Avenue is often praised for its inclusive culture and the implementation of modern instructional strategies that prioritize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for a seamless transition to junior high and long-term academic success.

599

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ogden Ave Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	23

White
527 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.3 %)
Two or More
23 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
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:	La Grange SD 102
Phone:	(708)215-6600
Website:	http://www.dist102.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 101