District Overview
Located at 41 E Elmwood Dr in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Flossmoor School District 161 is an active, traditional public school system serving the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Operating five schools within a large suburban setting, the non-charter district provides a comprehensive educational framework spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a student enrollment of 2,302 children across its primary and middle grade levels, the district offers a diverse and inclusive community environment designed to build strong academic and social foundations before students transition to high school.

To support its vibrant student body, Flossmoor SD 161 maintains a well-resourced operational structure powered by a full-time equivalent staff of 708 professionals. The district's instructional core comprises 342 full-time equivalent teachers and 61 instructional aides, backed by 305 dedicated support personnel who oversee specialized services, administration, and student well-being. For parents evaluating local schooling options, students navigating their early academic careers, and researchers analyzing suburban educational infrastructure, Flossmoor SD 161 demonstrates a strong organizational commitment to early childhood and middle-level education, with additional information available through its community portal at www.sd161.org.
5
Total Schools
2,302
Total Students
342.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flossmoor SD 161
Demographic Student Count
White240
Hispanic362
Black1,509
Asian8
Two or More177
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    1,509 (65.6%)
  • Hispanic
    362 (15.7%)
  • White
    240 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    177 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Flossmoor SD 161
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,302*
Teachers (FTE):342.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Flossmoor SD 161
Found 5 Schools