Elizabeth Meyer School

www.sd735.org/meyer

180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Elizabeth Meyer School, located at 8100 Tripp Ave in Skokie, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Skokie School District 73.5. It is specifically designed to support the needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education, including preschool and kindergarten programs. The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can develop their social, emotional, and academic foundations through play-based and structured learning experiences.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community and student-centered growth, ensuring that children receive a strong start to their educational journey. By prioritizing small-group instruction and teacher-student collaboration, Elizabeth Meyer School strives to address diverse learning styles in an inviting, age-appropriate setting. As part of a district that values innovation and accessibility, the school works closely with families and the local community to create a supportive transition into the formal school system.

180

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Meyer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	22
Black	18
Asian	55
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
64 (35.8 %)
Asian
55 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
22 (12.3 %)
Two or More
19 (10.6 %)
Black
18 (10.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Skokie SD 73-5
Phone:	(847)673-1223
Website:	http://www.sd735.org/meyer
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 96