Ernest F Kolb Elem School

www.ridgeland122.com

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ernest F. Kolb Elementary School is a public school located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that focuses on both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where teachers utilize modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Kolb Elementary emphasizes community engagement and the importance of active participation in the learning process. The school benefits from a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, which work together to enhance the overall student experience through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and character education, Ernest F. Kolb Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	104
Black	27
Asian	23
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

White
220 (55.1%)
Hispanic
104 (26.1%)
Black
27 (6.8%)
Asian
23 (5.8%)
Two or More
22 (5.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Ridgeland SD 122
Phone:	(708)598-8090
Website:	http://www.ridgeland122.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 57

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51