Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies

rhodesmagnet.district65.net

254 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, located in Skokie, Illinois, is a unique K-8 magnet school within the Skokie School District 65. The school is defined by its commitment to "Global Studies," which integrates an international perspective into the core curriculum. This approach aims to prepare students for a globalized world by emphasizing cultural awareness, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The school’s environment is designed to be inclusive and diverse, fostering a community where students are encouraged to engage with global issues and diverse viewpoints from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its specialized language programming and an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. Students at Dr. Bessie Rhodes are often exposed to world languages and project-based learning opportunities that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. By prioritizing both academic excellence and the development of "global citizens," the school seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for the challenges and complexities of high school and beyond.

254

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	168
Black	46
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
168 (66.1%)
Black
46 (18.1%)
White
25 (9.8%)
Two or More
9 (3.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8441
Website:	http://rhodesmagnet.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	51.6%
Male	123	48.4%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th