Park Elementary School

14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827

www.district148.net/parkelementary.html

197 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Park Elementary School is a public school located in Riverdale, Illinois, serving students within the Dolton School District 149. As a neighborhood institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the local community. The facility at 14200 Wentworth serves as a hub for elementary education, focusing on core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students during their formative years.

Like many schools within the district, Park Elementary emphasizes creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of District 149, which prioritizes literacy, mathematical proficiency, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and community stakeholders, the school aims to support student growth and academic achievement within the Riverdale area.

197

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	11
Black	178
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
178 (90.4%)
Hispanic
11 (5.6%)
Two or More
5 (2.5%)
White
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)849-9440
Website:	http://www.district148.net/parkelementary.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 32