Melrose Park Elem School

(708)450-2042

www.maywood89.org

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Melrose Park Elementary School, located at 1715 W Lake St in Melrose Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school district, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in their formative years. Its location on Lake Street places it centrally within the village, allowing it to serve as a neighborhood hub for families and a key contributor to the educational development of local youth.

The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth. By catering to the diverse needs of the Melrose Park population, the institution aims to prepare its students for future academic success through structured curriculum and community engagement. As an integral part of the regional school system, Melrose Park Elementary works to provide the resources and guidance necessary for children to transition effectively into middle school, maintaining a commitment to educational accessibility and student achievement.

629

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	420
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	176
American Indian	2

Hispanic
420 (66.8 %)
Two or More
176 (28.0 %)
Black
23 (3.7 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Phone:	(708)450-2042
Website:	http://www.maywood89.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 56

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 1