William Beye Elem School

www.op97.org

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Beye Elementary School, located in the historic village of Oak Park, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional learning. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to support the development of the "whole child."

Beyond its core curriculum, William Beye is recognized for its vibrant school community and active parent involvement. The school offers various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and civic engagement. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and a strong connection to the surrounding Oak Park neighborhood, Beye Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

368

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Beye Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	45
Black	45
Asian	11
Two or More	48

White
219 (59.5 %)
Two or More
48 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (12.2 %)
Black
45 (12.2 %)
Asian
11 (3.0 %)

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)524-3070
Website:	http://www.op97.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 11

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 63