Markham Park Elementary School in Markham, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Markham Park Elementary School is a suburban public school in Markham, Illinois that is part of Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144. It serves 247 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

247 Students

16 Teachers

16239 Lawndale Ave

Markham, IL 60428 View local requests

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Markham Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Markham Park Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

Markham Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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