Kolmar Avenue Elem School

www.d123.org

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a neighborhood public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kolmar Avenue Elementary is known for emphasizing community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains an active partnership with families, encouraging parent participation through various school events and organizations. With its commitment to inclusive education and a balanced approach to learning, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a close-knit suburban setting.

391

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	149
Black	11
Asian	15
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
204 (52.2%)
Hispanic
149 (38.1%)
Asian
15 (3.8%)
Black
11 (2.8%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Phone:	(708)422-1800
Website:	http://www.d123.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 58

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69