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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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
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 %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)