John A Bannes Elem School

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John A. Bannes Elementary School, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Kirby School District 140. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, consistently aiming to provide a supportive and rigorous learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation, focusing on core subjects while fostering essential social and emotional skills in its young student population.

Beyond its academic program, John A. Bannes is noted for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school emphasizes partnerships between educators, students, and parents to create a well-rounded experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern learning strategies, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and community-oriented institution within the Tinley Park area.

421

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John A Bannes Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	60
Black	29
Asian	16
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
298 (70.8%)
Hispanic
60 (14.3%)
Black
29 (6.9%)
Asian
16 (3.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Kirby SD 140
Phone:	(708)532-6466
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 15

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70