Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School

www.sd54.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of Schaumburg School District 54. The school is named in honor of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and it reflects a commitment to academic excellence and character development. The school serves a diverse student population and is known for its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects alongside social-emotional growth.

As a member of District 54, the school benefits from a robust curriculum that integrates technology and innovative teaching practices to prepare students for middle school success. Blackwell Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often encouraging parent participation and collaboration to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school strives to foster a well-rounded foundation for its students, aiming to cultivate both academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

461

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	121
Black	37
Asian	96
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

White
182 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
121 (26.2 %)
Asian
96 (20.8 %)
Black
37 (8.0 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Schaumburg CCSD 54
Phone:	(847)357-5555
Website:	http://www.sd54.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 62