Betsy Ross Elem School

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

www.d23.org

338 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Betsy Ross Elementary School, located at 700 N. Schoenbeck Rd in Prospect Heights, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Prospect Heights School District 23. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills for its diverse student body. As a community-focused school, it works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional learning. By utilizing dedicated faculty and staff, Betsy Ross Elementary strives to create an atmosphere where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated to learn. Its location in Prospect Heights places it at the heart of the community, serving as a hub for early educational development and a contributor to the district's broader mission of academic excellence.

338

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betsy Ross Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	60
Black	4
Asian	46
Two or More	12

White
216 (63.9%)
Hispanic
60 (17.8%)
Asian
46 (13.6%)
Two or More
12 (3.6%)
Black
4 (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:	Prospect Heights SD 23
Phone:	(847)870-3868
Website:	http://www.d23.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 2 153

Grade 3 185