Mokena Elem School

716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mokena Elementary School, located at 11244 Willow Crest in Mokena, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Mokena School District 159. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong educational base that prepares children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, often utilizing a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. With a focus on early literacy, foundational mathematics, and inclusive classroom settings, Mokena Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and lifelong learning. Its location in the quiet residential area of Mokena reflects the district's broader mission of providing high-quality education within a safe, family-oriented community.

716

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mokena Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	93
Black	25
Asian	15
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
563 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
93 (13.0 %)
Black
25 (3.5 %)
Two or More
17 (2.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Mokena SD 159
Phone:	(708)342-4850
Website:	http://mokena159.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 42

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 172