Greeley Elem School

www.winnetka36.org

307 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Horace Greeley Elementary School, located at 275 Fairview Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-4. As part of the Winnetka Public School District 36, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a student-centered approach to learning. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, often utilizing innovative teaching methods designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond the classroom, Greeley Elementary is known for its strong sense of partnership between parents, staff, and the local community. The school benefits from an active Parent Teacher Organization and a variety of enrichment programs that encourage student participation in the arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining small class sizes and a rigorous curriculum, Greeley consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

307

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greeley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	6

White
257 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.2 %)
Asian
19 (6.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Winnetka SD 36
Phone:	(847)446-6060
Website:	http://www.winnetka36.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 52