Posen Elem School

246 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Posen Elementary School, located at 14545 S. California in Posen, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Posen-Robbins School District 143½. As a focal point of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its young student population. The facility operates with a commitment to providing a foundational learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Posen Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the village of Posen. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, often focusing on building character, community involvement, and inclusivity among its diverse student body. By coordinating with parents and community stakeholders, the school strives to create a safe and structured environment that addresses the individual needs of its learners while promoting a culture of growth and academic achievement.

246

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Posen Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	165
Black	73
Asian	5

Hispanic
165 (67.1%)
Black
73 (29.7%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
White
3 (1.2%)

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:	Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5
Phone:	(708)388-7204
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 116