Devonshire Elem School

www.skokie68.org/schools/devonshire/index.html

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Devonshire Elementary School, located at 9040 Kostner Ave in Skokie, Illinois, is a prominent member of Skokie School District 68. Serving a diverse student population in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. Devonshire emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development among its students.

The school is known for its collaborative community atmosphere, where educators, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success. Devonshire provides a variety of resources and programs designed to accommodate different learning styles and needs, including enrichment opportunities and targeted support services. By promoting a culture of curiosity and academic excellence, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the next stages of their schooling but also to become engaged and responsible members of the Skokie community.

356

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Devonshire Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	54
Black	67
Asian	93
Two or More	20

White
122 (34.3 %)
Asian
93 (26.1 %)
Black
67 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
54 (15.2 %)
Two or More
20 (5.6 %)

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 68
Phone:	(847)568-4901
Website:	http://www.skokie68.org/schools/devonshire/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 65

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 49