ARTHUR GRADE SCHOOL
Arthur Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Arthur CUSD 305 school district, located in Arthur, IL with about 400 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Arthur Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Arthur Grade School, located at 126 E Lincoln St in Arthur, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Arthur Community Unit School District #305, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school plays an integral role in the tight-knit Arthur community, often reflecting the town's values by emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, Arthur Grade School aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle and high school while instilling a lifelong love of learning. Its location in the heart of Arthur allows it to remain deeply connected to the cultural and social life of the surrounding area, making it a cornerstone of the regional educational landscape.
For more information, contact Arthur Grade School at (217) 543-2109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arthur, IL 61911-1318
(217) 543-2109
ARTHUR GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Arthur, IL with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Arthur CUSD 305
- Total Students:
- 400
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 400 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARTHUR GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.