Arnold J Tyler School

375 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

The Arnold J. Tyler School, located in New Lenox, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the New Lenox School District 122. Situated along East Illinois Highway, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for providing a foundational academic environment for children in the early stages of their education. The institution typically focuses on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its young student body.

As part of the New Lenox district, Arnold J. Tyler School emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining small-town values while preparing students for higher-level academic transitions. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school strives to create a safe and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally during their formative elementary years.

375

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arnold J Tyler School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	49
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
306 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (13.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)
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:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)485-2398
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 133