Melrose Park Elementary School

1715 West Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160 | (708) 450-2042
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 984
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3.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1715 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160
  • Principal or Admin: Wanda Carrasquillo
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 984
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 51.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 511 (51.9%)
  • Females: 462 (47.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (4.4%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 716 (72.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 759 (77.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Melrose Park Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black10010.2%
Asian20.2%
Hispanic86287.6%
White90.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Melrose Park Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten10.1%
Kindergarten11511.7%
1st Grade12212.4%
2nd Grade12512.7%
3rd Grade11812.0%
4th Grade10010.2%
5th Grade949.6%
6th Grade11611.8%
7th Grade10210.4%
8th Grade919.2%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.1%
District:
94.6%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 3.5

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2 reviews for Melrose Park Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Teacher on March 21, 2010
  • Rating: 2 (2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i like this chcool but not good
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 03, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • very understanding and caring teachers

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