RANSOM GRADE SCHOOL
Ransom Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 school district, located in Ransom, IL with about 89 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Ransom Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ransom Grade School, located at 400 S Lane St in Ransom, Illinois, serves as a small-scale, community-focused educational institution. Situated in a rural setting, the school is central to the identity of the village of Ransom, providing foundational K-8 education to local families. Due to its size, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning that emphasizes strong connections between teachers, pupils, and parents.
As part of the regional educational landscape, the school focuses on core academic development while functioning as an essential hub for the local community. By operating within the Illinois public school system, Ransom Grade School provides necessary resources for elementary and middle-level learners, ensuring that children in the area receive a consistent education within their own neighborhood. The school’s presence highlights a commitment to sustaining local infrastructure and supporting the academic growth of the youth in this small Midwestern community.
For more information, contact Ransom Grade School at (815) 586-4611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ransom, IL 60470-8087
(815) 586-4611
RANSOM GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ransom, IL with about 89 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65
- Total Students:
- 89
- Teachers:
- 11.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 89 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RANSOM GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.