Braeside Elem School

www.nssd112.org/braeside

260 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Braeside Elementary School, located at 150 Pierce Rd in Highland Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the North Shore School District 112, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Braeside emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to balance rigorous core curriculum standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and critical thinking.

The school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, reflecting the close-knit character of the surrounding Highland Park community. With a focus on fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Braeside benefits from active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging small class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while instilling a lifelong love for learning.

260

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Braeside Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
239 (91.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (2.3%)
Hispanic
5 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	North Shore SD 112
Phone:	(224)765-3401
Website:	http://www.nssd112.org/braeside
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 30

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 48