Oak Terrace Elem School

www.nssd112.org/oakterrace

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Terrace Elementary School, located at 240 Prairie Ave in Highwood, Illinois, is a key institution within North Shore School District 112. The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Highwood. As a Title I school, Oak Terrace often benefits from targeted resources and specialized programming designed to support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, the school promotes a collaborative culture where educators, families, and local partners work together to support the growth and well-being of every student.

494

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Terrace Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	269
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	22

Hispanic
269 (54.5%)
White
187 (37.9%)
Two or More
22 (4.5%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)

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)765-3100
Website:	http://www.nssd112.org/oakterrace
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 196

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 60