White Oak Elementary

2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450

www.morris54.org/

722 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White Oak Elementary School, located at 2001 Dupont Avenue in Morris, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Morris Elementary School District 54. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. It emphasizes foundational development, aiming to build strong literacy, mathematical, and social skills while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning among its young student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, White Oak Elementary is known for its focus on community and character development. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Morris community to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, White Oak aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for success as they transition to the next levels of their schooling.

722

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	192
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
478 (66.2%)
Hispanic
192 (26.6%)
Two or More
27 (3.7%)
Black
20 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Morris SD 54
Phone:	(815)942-0047
Website:	http://www.morris54.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 86

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 125