Arbor Elementary School

232 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Morton Gingerwood Elementary School is a public school located in Oak Forest, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the Kirby School District 140, a district that emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its commitment to high educational standards, utilizing a curriculum that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating modern educational technology to enhance the learning experience.

Beyond the classroom, Morton Gingerwood is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing space where students feel safe, engaged, and prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

232

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arbor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	68
Black	27
Asian	42
Two or More	4

White
91 (39.2%)
Hispanic
68 (29.3%)
Asian
42 (18.1%)
Black
27 (11.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)

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:	Arbor Park SD 145
Phone:	(708)560-0092
Website:	http://arbor145.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 118