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Palos East Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Palos Heights, Illinois · Palos CCSD 118
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students705
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch36%
Title INo
Palos East
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
705
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
36%-17.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Palos East Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palos Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 705 students. It is part of the Palos CCSD 118 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPalos CCSD 118
County17031
CityPalos Heights
ZIP60463
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173060003180

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment705
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.7%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
3.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %36%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)