Passow Elementary School

2838 Calwagner St
Franklin Park, IL 60131

www.d84.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Passow Elementary School is a public school located in Franklin Park, Illinois, serving students within the Leyden Elementary School District 212. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population, providing a range of educational programs designed to meet the varying needs of students in their early formative years.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with social-emotional learning initiatives. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Passow Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school through collaborative teaching methods and an active partnership with families. Its location in the heart of Franklin Park allows it to remain deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a central hub for student activities and educational development.

387

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Passow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	299
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	5

Hispanic
299 (77.3%)
White
74 (19.1%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Franklin Park SD 84
Phone:	(847)455-6781
Website:	http://www.d84.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 28

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 51