SPEED INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Speed Independence Elem Sch is a public school that is part of the Speed SEJA #802 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 45 students. With about 10 teachers, Speed Independence Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Speed Independence Elementary School, located at 1125 Division St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is part of the SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement (District 802). As a specialized educational facility, the school is dedicated to serving students with unique learning needs, providing a supportive environment tailored to children who require individualized instruction, therapeutic support, and specialized resources that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Speed Independence works closely with families and specialized staff to create personalized educational plans, helping students build the confidence and skills necessary to navigate their academic journeys and achieve their highest potential within a structured and inclusive atmosphere.

For more information, contact Speed Independence Elem Sch at (708) 481-6103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1125 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2419
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SPEED INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL with about 45 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Speed SEJA #802
Total Students:
45
Teachers:
10.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Grade levels not specified by this school

* 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.

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School Demographics for 45 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPEED INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.7%
White
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
2.2%

Female
17.8%
Male
82.2%

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.