Palos East Elementary School

www.palos118.org/east

689 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palos East Elementary School, located in Palos Heights, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within Palos Community Consolidated School District 118. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." By focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional growth, and community involvement, Palos East strives to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and inclusive practices to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Palos East offers a comprehensive curriculum enriched by modern technology, art, music, and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded experience. Furthermore, the school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, creating an engaged culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and active participants in their school and local environment.

689

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palos East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	90
Black	22
Asian	18
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
544 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
90 (13.1 %)
Black
22 (3.2 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 CCSD 118
Phone:	(708)448-1084
Website:	http://www.palos118.org/east
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 115