School Overview
John Mills Elementary School, located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its role in preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond within a close-knit community setting.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, fostering strong partnerships between faculty, administration, and parents to ensure student success. John Mills offers a diverse curriculum that aims to meet the individual needs of its student body while maintaining rigorous academic standards. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on character building, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, engage in extracurricular activities, and develop the life skills necessary to become active, responsible members of the Elmwood Park community.
711
Total Students
52.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Mills Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White201
Hispanic464
Black17
Asian18
Two or More8
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    464 (65.3%)
  • White
    201 (28.3%)
  • Asian
    18 (2.5%)
  • Black
    17 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Phone: (708)452-3560
Website: http://www.epcusd401.org/mills
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 102
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Mills Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten102
Kindergarten85
Grade 196
Grade 2106
Grade 3108
Grade 4118
Grade 596
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Mills Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34848.9%
Male36351.1%
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