Pennoyer Elementary is a Pre-K through 8th-grade school serving the areas of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Norwood Park. The school currently enrolls over 525 students with an emphasis on inclusion, empowerment, and individual growth. Pennoyer seeks to create responsible and respectful citizens who think both creatively and critically.
Named after the Pennoyer family, who was instrumental in the development of the Norridge community in the late 19th century, the school was founded in 1893 with classes taking place in the Pennoyer home. Later, a small schoolhouse was built nearby. While numerous additions and renovations of the original schoolhouse occurred over the next 50 years, a new building was built in the current location opening in 1956.
Pennoyer seeks to empower students toward individual success. A dynamic learning environment focuses on the whole child amid a strong community and culture dedicated to learning. Pennoyer strives to allow both students and parents to take an active role in the educational process. Students are encouraged to take risks and increase their problem-solving skills.
Pennoyer Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
5200 N Cumberland Ave,
Norridge, IL
School Details
Head of School
Gina Sierra
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
70.6%
Hispanic
18.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/30/2018
Very good school, great teachers and administration. Building is old and needs improvement. Great community to live in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/3/2024
Pennoyer is a great school with amazing teachers who truly care about their students.
2/27/2024
We’ve had wonderful teachers. The principal is very involved and caring. He takes issues seriously and is very responsive. I’m looking forward to the construction updates. I would definitely recommend
1/29/2024
They say it takes a village to raise a child and Pennoyer is our village. Our child just started their public education journey and the staff has been extremely supportive and communicative through a number of bumps along the way in academics and behavior- instead of just pointing blame they have wo...
4/8/2023
Pennoyer is an excellent school for many reasons. They truly care and love the students. I have one child who needs to be challenged more and one child that needs more support. The teachers are wonderful with both of their individual needs. We love it here.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Norridge
List Price Range
$208K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$424,333
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Household Income
$99,003
% of College Grads
27%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,292 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,000 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 750 Sq Ft
- 7538 W Lawrence Ave
- Unit 2NE
- Harwood Heights, IL
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Parks in this Area
Norridge Park District
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Schiller Woods
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dunning Read Conservation Area
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Grandparents' Park
Oriole Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Park No. 580
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Read Dunning Memorial Park
- Trails
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