Mokena Elem School

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mokena Elementary School, located at 11244 Willow Crest in Mokena, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Mokena School District 159. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong educational base that prepares children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, often utilizing a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. With a focus on early literacy, foundational mathematics, and inclusive classroom settings, Mokena Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and lifelong learning. Its location in the quiet residential area of Mokena reflects the district's broader mission of providing high-quality education within a safe, family-oriented community.

709

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mokena Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	97
Black	24
Asian	16
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
550 (77.6%)
Hispanic
97 (13.7%)
Black
24 (3.4%)
Two or More
21 (3.0%)
Asian
16 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Mokena SD 159
Phone:	(708)342-4850
Website:	http://mokena159.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 156

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 2