Woodgate Elem School

www.dist159.com

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodgate Elementary School, located at 101 Central Avenue in Matteson, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Matteson School District 162. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curricula and encouraging active participation, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on academics, Woodgate Elementary is recognized for being an integral part of the local Matteson community. The school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, families, and residents to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the administration and staff aim to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers students to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging school setting.

260

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodgate Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	15
Black	236
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
236 (90.8%)
Hispanic
15 (5.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
White
1 (0.4%)
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)720-1107
Website:	http://www.dist159.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 29

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43