Sieden Prairie Elementary School

www.dist159.com

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sieden Prairie Elementary School is a public school located in Matteson, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Matteson School District 162, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating modern educational tools and state-aligned standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Sieden Prairie places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students, parents, and faculty work collaboratively to ensure student success. With a dedication to extracurricular engagement and social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive members of the Matteson community and beyond.

279

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	117
Black	138
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Black
138 (49.6%)
Hispanic
117 (42.1%)
White
12 (4.3%)
Two or More
10 (3.6%)
Asian
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:	ESD 159
Phone:	(708)720-2626
Website:	http://www.dist159.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 52

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 46