Ardmore Elem School

www.d45.org

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ardmore Elementary School, located at 225 S. Harvard Ave in Villa Park, Illinois, is a core institution within School District 45. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood-focused school, Ardmore places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, the school follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support for diverse learners. Beyond the classroom, Ardmore offers various opportunities for student engagement, including enrichment activities and a focus on character education. The school's mission is generally centered on creating an inclusive environment where students feel safe, challenged, and prepared for the transition to middle school within the District 45 system.

470

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ardmore Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	104
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
316 (67.2 %)
Hispanic
104 (22.1 %)
Black
20 (4.3 %)
Two or More
20 (4.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SD 45 DuPage County
Phone:	(630)516-7370
Website:	http://www.d45.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 68

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 75