Kellar School

www.prsd1435.org

431 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kellar School, located at 14123 S Lydia Ave in Robbins, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Posen-Robbins School District 143.5. Historically known for serving students with specific behavioral and emotional needs, the school provides a structured therapeutic environment designed to support students who require more intensive individualized attention than what is typically available in a traditional general education setting.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning and behavioral support services. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a team of specialized staff—including educators, counselors, and support personnel—Kellar School focuses on helping students develop the coping skills and academic foundations necessary to succeed. The institution serves as a critical resource within the district, dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere where students can work toward achieving their personal and educational goals.

431

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kellar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	261
Black	154
Asian	7
Two or More	3

Hispanic
261 (60.6%)
Black
154 (35.7%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
White
6 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)

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:	Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5
Phone:	(708)388-7201
Website:	http://www.prsd1435.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 6 158

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 146