Proegler School

Kankakee SD 111
710 N Chicago Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
438 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Proegler School, located at 710 N Chicago Ave in Kankakee, Illinois, is a historic educational facility that served the Kankakee School District 111 for many years. Originally constructed in the early 20th century, the building is notable for its classic architectural style, which reflects the community-centered design typical of Kankakee’s older neighborhood schools. For generations, it functioned as an elementary school, providing foundational education to local children and serving as a prominent landmark within the city’s north side.

In recent years, the building has transitioned away from its traditional role as a K–12 classroom facility. While the district has navigated various shifts in student enrollment and facility management, the Proegler site remains recognized for its historical significance to the neighborhood. Today, the location is often associated with the district's ongoing efforts to repurpose older properties or manage administrative and supplemental educational resources, continuing the building’s long-standing connection to the Kankakee community.
438
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
31.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    238 (54.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    125 (28.5 %)
  • White
    46 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kankakee SD 111
Phone: (815)933-0773
Website: http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.3
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
Pre-Kindergarten 438
Gender Ratio