Blythe Park Elem School

www.district96.org/blythe/

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blythe Park Elementary School, located in the residential community of Riverside, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Riverside School District 96, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, small-town atmosphere, and a strong sense of community involvement. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities designed to foster social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity in its young learners.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on creating an inclusive, supportive environment. By leveraging the unique historical character of the Village of Riverside, Blythe Park integrates local culture and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students to enhance the learning process. With its emphasis on early childhood development and personalized attention, Blythe Park Elementary remains a focal point of the local district, consistently aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

230

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blythe Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	19

White
131 (57.0%)
Hispanic
71 (30.9%)
Two or More
19 (8.3%)
Asian
5 (2.2%)
Black
4 (1.7%)

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:	Riverside SD 96
Phone:	(708)447-2168
Website:	http://www.district96.org/blythe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 36