Black Hawk Elem School

2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Hts, IL 60139

blackhawk.d15.us/

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Black Hawk Elementary School, located at 2101 Gladstone Dr in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Queen Bee School District 16. 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 foundational skills and encouraging a curiosity-driven approach to learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to collaborative instruction. The staff at Black Hawk works closely with families and the surrounding Glendale Heights community to provide resources and programs that address the unique needs of its students. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school prioritizes early education strategies that empower students to become confident, lifelong learners within a structured and encouraging academic setting.

576

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Hawk Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	331
Black	94
Asian	80
Two or More	14
American Indian	4

Hispanic
331 (57.5%)
Black
94 (16.3%)
Asian
80 (13.9%)
White
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Marquardt SD 15
Phone:	(630)893-5750
Website:	http://blackhawk.d15.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
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 21

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 101