Worthwoods Elementary School in Worth, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Worthwoods Elementary School is a suburban public school in Worth, Illinois that is part of Worth School District 127. It serves 250 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

250 Students

17 Teachers

11000 S Oketo Ave

Worth, IL 60482 View local requests

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Worthwoods Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Flanagan

Mrs. Garbie

Mrs. Nurse Diana

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Worthwoods Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Worthwoods Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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