Lake County Gazette

Families in Zion Elementary School District 6 attended parent-teacher conferences last Thursday and Friday, engaging with teachers to discuss student progress. The district expressed appreciation for the turnout, stating, "A huge thank you to all ZESD 6 families who came out for parent-teacher conferences on Thursday and Friday! We loved connecting with you, sharing updates, and celebrating the fantastic work our students are doing. Your support makes all the difference!"

Zion Elementary School District 6 serves Lake County and includes Beulah Park Elementary School, East Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School, Lakeview School, Shiloh Park Elementary School, West Elementary School, and Zion Central Middle School. More information about the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, there are 164 teachers in Zion Elementary School District 6 with an average salary of $58,629 before pension contributions. The teaching staff is predominantly female at 83.3 percent; male teachers make up 16.7 percent. The district also reports that none of its teachers had more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

The student population is diverse: 4.9 percent White, 36.6 percent Black, 50.9 percent Hispanic, and 0.2 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In terms of spending, the district allocated $27,927 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure of $69,342,294 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).