Kimberly Heights Elem School

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Kimberly Heights Elementary School, located at 6141 Kimberly Dr in Tinley Park, Illinois, serves students in the Summit Hill School District 161. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of early study habits. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grade levels, aiming to build a strong community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kimberly Heights emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating opportunities for student engagement and personal development. The school’s location in Tinley Park places it within a suburban community that values active parental involvement and academic excellence. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and a positive school culture, Kimberly Heights works to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions within the district.

174

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kimberly Heights Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	43
Black	14
Asian	35
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
73 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
43 (24.7 %)
Asian
35 (20.1 %)
Black
14 (8.0 %)
Two or More
8 (4.6 %)
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:	Arbor Park SD 145
Phone:	(708)532-6434
Website:	http://arbor145.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 61

Kindergarten 113