Helen Keller Elem School

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helen Keller Elementary School is located in Tinley Park, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within Kirby School District 140. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a community-focused district, the school is known for its dedication to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Helen Keller Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. The school actively works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, aiming to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of every student within a safe and structured suburban environment.

426

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keller Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	83
Black	30
Asian	11
Two or More	20

White
282 (66.2%)
Hispanic
83 (19.5%)
Black
30 (7.0%)
Two or More
20 (4.7%)
Asian
11 (2.6%)

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:	Kirby SD 140
Phone:	(708)532-2144
Website:	http://ksd140.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 24

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57