Glen Oaks Elem School

www.npd117.net

649 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Glen Oaks Elementary School, located at 9045 S 88th Ave in Hickory Hills, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of North Palos School District 117, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a strong foundational curriculum, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Glen Oaks is known for fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging active parent involvement and collaboration between home and school. The school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and nurture diverse interests. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere, Glen Oaks Elementary remains a focal point for the Hickory Hills community, dedicated to meeting the individual needs of its diverse student population.

649

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Oaks Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	134
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	209

White
280 (43.1%)
Two or More
209 (32.2%)
Hispanic
134 (20.6%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)
Black
12 (1.8%)

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:	North Palos SD 117
Phone:	(708)233-6800
Website:	http://www.npd117.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 169

Grade 5 167