Sauk Elem School

4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471

www.sd162.org

281 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Sauk Elementary School, located at 4435 S Churchill Dr in Richton Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richton Park Elementary School District 159. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curricula and encouraging student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-centered school, Sauk Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Richton Park area. The school typically offers a variety of resources and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to quality instruction in a safe and inclusive setting. Through its commitment to excellence, Sauk Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in the district.

281

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sauk Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	23
Black	240
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Black
240 (85.4%)
Hispanic
23 (8.2%)
Two or More
10 (3.6%)
White
7 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matteson ESD 162
Phone:	(708)747-2660
Website:	http://www.sd162.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 97