J Covington Elem School

www.d123.org

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Covington Elementary School, located at 9130 S. 52nd Ave in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a balance of rigorous core subjects, social-emotional learning, and interactive classroom experiences.

As a community-focused institution, J. Covington Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to create an engaging atmosphere for its students. The school leverages modern educational tools and instructional strategies to address diverse learning styles, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources necessary to reach their potential. Located in a residential area of Oak Lawn, the school acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, promoting a sense of school spirit and collective responsibility for student achievement.

487

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Covington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	266
Black	21
Asian	12
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (54.6 %)
White
181 (37.2 %)
Black
21 (4.3 %)
Asian
12 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Phone:	(708)423-1530
Website:	http://www.d123.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 38

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70