Navajo Heights Elem School

12401 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463

www.d128.k12.il.us

156 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Navajo Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Palos Heights, Illinois, serving students within the Palos School District 128. As part of a highly-regarded suburban school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of core literacy and numeracy skills. The school is known for its supportive community environment, where teachers and staff prioritize creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Navajo Heights emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school frequently utilizes its suburban setting to foster strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the local community. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, Navajo Heights provides a balanced educational experience that integrates modern learning resources with traditional values, ensuring students are well-equipped to succeed as they progress through their academic careers.

156

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Navajo Heights Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
119 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (16.0 %)
Black
7 (4.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.3 %)

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:	Palos Heights SD 128
Phone:	(708)385-3269
Website:	http://www.d128.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4 86

Grade 5 70