Hillside Elem School

www.hillside93.org

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located at 4804 Harrison St in Hillside, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the community. As part of the local school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in their early formative years. The campus is centrally located, making it a focal point for families residing in the Hillside area, and it emphasizes core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development to prepare students for their future transitions to middle and high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of a collaborative school culture, Hillside Elementary aims to address the diverse needs of its student body. It remains a staple of the local neighborhood, serving as an important hub for education, extracurricular activities, and community connection for residents of Hillside.

440

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	241
Black	170
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
241 (54.8%)
Black
170 (38.6%)
White
11 (2.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Hillside SD 93
Phone:	(708)449-6491
Website:	http://www.hillside93.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 33

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 48