Melzer School

www.emsd63.org/Melzer

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Melzer School is a public elementary school located in Morton Grove, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of East Maine School District 63, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

Beyond its academic offerings, Melzer School prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the broader community. The school utilizes various programs and initiatives to ensure that each student receives personalized attention, often leveraging technology and data-driven instruction to meet individual needs. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Melzer aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in a changing world.

395

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melzer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	63
Black	9
Asian	118
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (44.3%)
Asian
118 (29.9%)
Hispanic
63 (15.9%)
Two or More
29 (7.3%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	East Maine SD 63
Phone:	(847)965-7474
Website:	http://www.emsd63.org/Melzer
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 81