B J Hooper Elem School

2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lindenhurst, IL 60046

www.district41.org/Domain/9

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

B.J. Hooper Elementary School, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois, is part of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 4, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while placing a strong focus on social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lindenhurst community and maintains a reputation for being student-centered. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, B.J. Hooper prioritizes clear communication and family involvement to enhance the overall student experience. The school culture is generally characterized by a commitment to inclusivity, academic growth, and providing a safe, nurturing space for children during their formative elementary years.

545

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B J Hooper Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	208
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	42

White
274 (50.3%)
Hispanic
208 (38.2%)
Two or More
42 (7.7%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
Asian
5 (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:	Lake Villa CCSD 41
Phone:	(847)356-8101
Website:	http://www.district41.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 32

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 101