At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
54
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Overview
PAEC Alternative Elementary is a public school in Maywood, Illinois. The school enrolls 54 students. It is part of the Proviso Area Exceptional Child 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
7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
DistrictProviso Area Exceptional Child
County17031
CityMaywood
ZIP60153
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170003004485
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment54
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian74.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
17.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
74.5%
Two+
2.0%
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.