What Flossmoor School District 161 does

Flossmoor School District 161 is a public K-8 school district serving students in the Flossmoor and Chicago Heights area of Illinois. As a political subdivision of the State of Illinois governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, the district operates five schools: Parker Junior High (grades 6-8), Flossmoor Hills Elementary, Heather Hill Elementary, Serena Hills Elementary, and Western Avenue Elementary (grades K-5). The district also operates a free preschool program for at-risk students ages 3-5 at Flossmoor Hills Elementary, using developmental screenings covering speech/language, motor skills, self-help, vision/hearing, and cognition.

The district's operational platform is built on standard K-12 educational technology: the Canvas Learning Management System for online coursework, Skyward for student information management and online family registration, Google Workspace for staff productivity, and the CLEAR database for residency verification. The district maintains a mobile app for iOS and Android, uses Constant Contact for email newsletters, and posts Board of Education meeting videos on YouTube. Educational programs include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination, grades 6-8) for college readiness, the ACE (Accelerate, Challenge, Enrichment) gifted program, Special Education services (ages 3-22), English Language Learner programming, and Social-Emotional Learning curricula—Second Step for grades PreK-5 and Safer Smarter Teens for grades 6-8. Standards-based grading was implemented across core subjects K-8 in the 2024-25 school year. The district operates with 251-500 employees across instructional, administrative, custodial, nursing, and technology functions.

As a government entity, Flossmoor School District 161 does not generate commercial revenue. Its funding is sourced from local property taxes, Illinois State Board of Education allocations including Title III funds, and federal grants. The district received the 2025-26 Bilingual Education Award from ISBE with an accompanying $10,000 Title III grant, and Flossmoor Hills and Serena Hills Elementary were named 2025-2026 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools. Compliance obligations span FERPA, COPPA, SOPPA, CIPA, PPRA, Title IX, and Illinois preschool suspension and expulsion regulations.

Name

Flossmoor School District 161

Legal name

Flossmoor School District 161

Website

https://sd161.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Flossmoor School District 161 is a public K-8 school district in Illinois operating five schools (one junior high, four elementary) plus a free at-risk preschool program, serving district-resident families in Flossmoor and Chicago Heights and funded through property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs
• Preschool early childhood education
• Social emotional learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes from district residents
2. State Funding: Illinois State Board of Education funding including Title III for English Learner programs
3. Federal Grants: Title III Bilingual Education Award grant ($10,000) for English Learner program enhancement
4. Title III Funds: Federal funding for language instruction educational programs for English Learner students

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flossmoor School District 161 is a public school district providing tuition-free preschool through 8th grade education to district residents in Flossmoor and Chicago Heights, Illinois. The district operates five schools (one junior high and four elementary schools) and delivers a comprehensive curriculum including AVID, ACE enrichment, Special Education, English Language Learners programming, Summer Academy, and Social-Emotional Learning. Support services include school nursing in every building, transportation, residency verification, and online registration through the Skyward Family Access portal.

Product overview

Flossmoor School District 161 is a public K-8 school district serving the Flossmoor and Chicago Heights community in Illinois. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of four elementary schools (Flossmoor Hills, Heather Hill, Serena Hills, and Western Avenue) serving grades K-5, one junior high school (Parker Junior High) serving grades 6-8, a preschool program, and various support services. The district utilizes Canvas as its learning management system and Skyward for student information management. Educational programs include AVID (grades 6-8), ACE enrichment program, English Language Learners services, Special Education, Summer Academy, and Social Emotional Learning curricula (Second Step for K-5, Safer Smarter Teens for 6-8). The district has received recognition including the 2025-26 Bilingual Education Award and two Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School designations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parker Junior High Junior high school serving grades 6-8 at 2810 School Street, Flossmoor, IL 60422. Offers middle school education with the AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) for college readiness, extracurricular activities, and athletics programs. Contact: (708) 647-5400.
• Flossmoor Hills Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 at 3721 Beech St., Flossmoor, IL. Also hosts the district's preschool program classes. Named a 2025-2026 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. Contact: (708) 647-7100.
• Heather Hill Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 at 1439 Lawrence Crescent, Chicago Heights, IL. Contact: (708) 647-7200.
• Serena Hills Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 at 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL. Named a 2025-2026 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School and serves as the Summer Academy location. Contact: (708) 647-7300.
• Western Avenue Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-5 located on Western Avenue in Chicago Heights, IL. Contact: (708) 647-7400.
• Preschool Program Free preschool program for at-risk students ages 3-5 identified through developmental screenings covering speech/language, gross/fine motor, self-help, vision/hearing, and cognition. Classes held at Flossmoor Hills Elementary for 2.5 hours daily in morning or afternoon sessions.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services for students with disabilities ages 3-22, including instructional services, resource services, speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social work services, and outplacement options. Includes Behavior Support Plans and Program Transition Plans per Illinois Administrative Code Subpart D.
• English Language Learners Program Bilingual education program supporting English Learner students with language instruction and dual-language academic achievement. District was recognized with the 2025-26 Bilingual Education Award from the Illinois State Board of Education and received a $10,000 Title III Bilingual Education Award grant.
• AVID Program (Grades 6-8) Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program offered at Parker Junior High for grades 6-8, designed to prepare students for college readiness through targeted academic support and skill development.
• ACE Program (Accelerate, Challenge, Enrichment) Gifted and talented enrichment program providing accelerated and challenging educational opportunities for qualifying students in the district.
• Summer Academy Summer learning program held at Serena Hills Elementary School. The 2026 session runs June 15-July 16, 2026, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
• Social-Emotional Learning Program District-wide SEL program using Second Step curriculum in grades Pre-K through 5, and Safer Smarter Teens curriculum in grades 6-8, focusing on personal safety, touching safety, assertiveness, empowerment, and healthy relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two schools named 2025-2026 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Safe2Help IllinoisminorOthersStudents can contact Safe2Help Illinois to safely and confidentially report a crisis or threat involving themselves or someone they know. Safe2Help is monitored 24/7 by trained crisis professionals. Students can access via text (SAFE2/72332), phone (844-4-SAFEIL), app, or email.
• BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation)minorOthersIllinois centralized resource for youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. Streamlines the process of finding and accessing behavioral health services to ensure every child in Illinois can receive support.
• BWP & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive search firm conducting superintendent search for District 161. Presented results from superintendent survey at April 27, 2026 Board of Education meeting.
• Consortium for Educational Change (CEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner facilitating District 161's Strategic Planning Committee efforts, aligning work to Strategic Management System to set a clear, compelling vision for the district.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homewood School District 153: Adjacent K-8 public school district serving Homewood, IL — directly comparable geographic boundary, funding model (Illinois property tax + state aid), grade-band (PreK-8), and competition for resident families in the south suburbs of Chicago.
• Park Forest School District 163: Neighboring K-8 public school district in Park Forest, IL — comparable PreK-8 grade band, Illinois public funding model, and suburban Chicago south-land demographic profile.
• Country Club Hills School District 160: Adjacent K-8 public school district serving Country Club Hills, IL — directly competes for school-choice families in the same south-suburban market with the same state funding mechanism and grade span.
• Chicago Heights School District 170: Neighboring K-8 public school district based in Chicago Heights — overlapping geography (the District 161 office is in Chicago Heights), same Illinois state funding regime, and directly competes for resident students.

Broad incumbents

• Rich Township High School District 227: Public high school district that receives District 161 graduates from Parker Junior High — comparable Illinois public funding model and shared student pipeline, but operates only grades 9-12, providing a natural secondary complement rather than direct competition.
• Bloom Township High School District 206: Public high school district serving Chicago Heights and surrounding communities — secondary recipient of District 161 students, comparable funding model and student demographic base, but grade-band restricted to 9-12.

Regional players

• Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233: High school district serving Flossmoor and Homewood — the natural secondary destination for District 161 graduates, comparable community funding base, but only serves grades 9-12 and operates in a different competitive geography for high-school students.

Others

• Illinois State Board of Education: State regulatory and funding authority for all Illinois public school districts — not a competitor but the primary source of state aid, Title III oversight, and the awarding body for the Bilingual Education Award District 161 received in 2025-26.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy4XJggqZtu4tMywu89YTDQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FSDistrict161
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsdistrict161
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flossmoor-school-district-161

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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