Markham Park Elem School

www.phsd144.net

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Markham Park Elementary School, located at 16239 Lawndale Ave in Markham, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its young learners.

Beyond its focus on academics, Markham Park Elementary functions as a key pillar in the local Markham community. The school environment typically emphasizes community involvement and partnership with parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school activities, the staff works to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and achievement, striving to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in their future educational pursuits.

308

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Markham Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	91
Black	213
Asian	1

Black
213 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
91 (29.5 %)
White
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
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)210-2869
Website:	http://www.phsd144.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
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 31

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 54