Worthwoods Elem School

www.worthschools.org

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Worthwoods Elementary School, located at 11000 S. Oketo Ave in Worth, Illinois, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Worth School District 127. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment, prioritizing the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational learning and encouraging active participation, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success in a nurturing, neighborhood-oriented setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Worthwoods is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture through various student-centered initiatives. The school typically focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Worthwoods Elementary remains a vital institution in Worth, focusing on equipping young learners with the essential skills and character traits needed for their transition to middle school and beyond.

272

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthwoods Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	80
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	10

White
161 (59.2%)
Hispanic
80 (29.4%)
Black
14 (5.1%)
Two or More
10 (3.7%)
Asian
7 (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:	Worth SD 127
Phone:	(708)448-2802
Website:	http://www.worthschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 18

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 44