John Middleton Elem School

www.sd735.org/middleton

521 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

John Middleton Elementary School, located in Skokie, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Skokie School District 73.5. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to keep students engaged.

Beyond the classroom, Middleton Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes creating a welcoming culture where students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. Through its commitment to high standards and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners not only for middle school success but also to be thoughtful, collaborative members of the broader Skokie community.

521

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Middleton Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	70
Black	59
Asian	144
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
198 (38.3%)
Asian
144 (27.9%)
Hispanic
70 (13.5%)
Black
59 (11.4%)
Two or More
43 (8.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Skokie SD 73-5
Phone:	(847)673-1222
Website:	http://www.sd735.org/middleton
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 1 102

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 114