SAUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sauk Elem School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Matteson ESD 162 school district, located in Richton Park, IL with about 352 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Sauk Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sauk Elementary School, located at 4435 S Churchill Dr in Richton Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richton Park Elementary School District 159. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curricula and encouraging student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
As a community-centered school, Sauk Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Richton Park area. The school typically offers a variety of resources and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to quality instruction in a safe and inclusive setting. Through its commitment to excellence, Sauk Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in the district.
For more information, contact Sauk Elem School at (708) 747-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richton Park, IL 60471-1101
(708) 747-2660
SAUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richton Park, IL with about 352 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Matteson ESD 162
- Total Students:
- 352
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 352 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- White
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.