Kolmar Elem School

www.msd143.com/kolmar

535 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kolmar Elementary School, located at 4500 143rd St in Midlothian, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Midlothian School District 143, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes building strong relationships between staff, students, and families to ensure a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and a curriculum that aligns with state standards to ensure students achieve foundational proficiency in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, Kolmar Elementary often promotes a sense of school spirit and community engagement through various extracurricular activities and events. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to provide a stable, high-quality learning experience for the children of the Midlothian area.

535

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kolmar Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	277
Black	104
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
277 (51.8%)
White
110 (20.6%)
Black
104 (19.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
15 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Midlothian SD 143
Phone:	(708)385-6747
Website:	http://www.msd143.com/kolmar
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 82