Apollo Elem School

www.emsd63.org/apollo

536 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Apollo Elementary School, located at 10100 Dee Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies and modern resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Apollo Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes school spirit and academic excellence. Through its various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

536

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apollo Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	128
Black	44
Asian	207
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

Asian
207 (38.6%)
Hispanic
128 (23.9%)
White
119 (22.2%)
Black
44 (8.2%)
Two or More
36 (6.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Maine SD 63
Phone:	(847)827-6231
Website:	http://www.emsd63.org/apollo
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77