Big Hollow Elem School

33315 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041

www.bighollow.us

522 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Big Hollow Elementary School, located in Ingleside, Illinois, serves as a key component of the Big Hollow School District 38. Situated in a suburban-rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the primary and intermediate grade levels. The campus is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students as they progress through their foundational years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students and prepare them for future academic success. By maintaining a partnership between dedicated educators, active families, and the surrounding community, Big Hollow Elementary strives to create a well-rounded learning experience. It serves as a central hub for the local area, balancing traditional instructional methods with modern pedagogical practices to help students achieve their individual potential.

522

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Hollow Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	179
Black	25
Asian	15
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	2

White
267 (51.1%)
Hispanic
179 (34.3%)
Two or More
34 (6.5%)
Black
25 (4.8%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Big Hollow SD 38
Phone:	(847)740-5321
Website:	http://www.bighollow.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 180