Irving Elem School

526 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Irving Elementary School, located at 1125 S. Cuyler Ave in Oak Park, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a commitment to academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and inclusive educational practices. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both individual student growth and collaborative learning experiences.

The school is highly regarded for its community-centric culture and its efforts to provide a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. Beyond core academic subjects, Irving Elementary frequently integrates enrichment activities and support services designed to meet the varying needs of its students. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the faculty and administration prioritize building strong partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders to ensure a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all learners.

526

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	70
Black	78
Asian	18
Two or More	80

White
276 (52.9 %)
Two or More
80 (15.3 %)
Black
78 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
70 (13.4 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)

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 Park ESD 97
Phone:	(708)524-3090
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 12

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 73