The Skokie School

www.winnetka36.org

376 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

The Skokie School, located at 520 Glendale Ave in Winnetka, Illinois, serves as a distinctive intermediate school for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of Winnetka Public Schools District 36, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to a progressive, child-centered educational philosophy. The institution focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and intellectual curiosity, operating within a community that places a high value on educational excellence and student well-being.

The school is notable for its historic architecture and its collaborative approach to learning. The curriculum is designed to help students transition from elementary school to more departmentalized middle school structures, emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and community engagement. By providing a supportive and enriched environment, The Skokie School aims to prepare its students not only for future academic challenges but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

376

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Skokie School
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	16

White
345 (91.8 %)
Two or More
16 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)441-1750
Website:	http://www.winnetka36.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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

Grade 5 198

Grade 6 178