Harnew Elem School

www.ridgeland122.com

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harnew Elementary School, located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in early elementary grades build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside core curriculum subjects, Harnew emphasizes the development of well-rounded, curious, and responsible citizens within the local community.

The school is noted for its commitment to academic excellence and individualized instruction, often utilizing technology and collaborative teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Harnew places a high value on parental involvement and community partnership, creating a collaborative culture that encourages family engagement. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that prepares its young learners for successful transitions into the higher grade levels of the district.

512

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harnew Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	246
Black	19
Asian	9
Two or More	19

Hispanic
246 (48.0%)
White
219 (42.8%)
Black
19 (3.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)

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)599-7070
Website:	http://www.ridgeland122.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 53

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 82