J M Hannum Elem School

www.d123.org

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.M. Hannum Elementary School, located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students. By focusing on a student-centered approach, Hannum Elementary encourages its learners to engage actively in their education while preparing them for success in future academic pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for its strong sense of community and parent-teacher collaboration. The faculty and staff strive to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates modern technology, diverse instructional methods, and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of every child. Through its commitment to excellence and its emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere, J.M. Hannum Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the foundational years of its students within the Oak Lawn community.

416

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J M Hannum Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	199
Black	64
Asian	19
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

Hispanic
199 (47.8 %)
White
109 (26.2 %)
Black
64 (15.4 %)
Two or More
20 (4.8 %)
Asian
19 (4.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)

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)423-1690
Website:	http://www.d123.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 65