CORTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cortland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district, located in Cortland, IL with about 553 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, Cortland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Cortland Elementary School is a community-focused educational institution located in Cortland, Illinois. Serving as a foundational part of the local school district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early academic years. Its location on East Lexington Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a key hub for neighborhood families and local engagement.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic instruction with social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Cortland Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success. As a vital fixture in the town, the school plays an essential role in nurturing the academic potential of the local youth while encouraging active participation and collaboration among students, staff, and parents.
For more information, contact Cortland Elementary School at (815) 754-2360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cortland, IL 60112-4417
(815) 754-2360
CORTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cortland, IL with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb CUSD 428
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 36.13
- 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 553 students
- White
- 55.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.