KING SCHOOL
King School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 school district, located in Galesburg, IL with about 362 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, King 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.
King School, located at 1018 S. Farnham St. in Galesburg, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving the Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. The school is known for fostering a foundational learning environment for younger students, typically serving grades PK–5. As part of the Galesburg district, King School emphasizes academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school within the local district framework.
The school is situated in a central residential area of Galesburg, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the district. It functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes inclusive education and community engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing supportive resources, King School strives to create an equitable educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the tools necessary to succeed in their formative academic years.
For more information, contact King School at (309) 973-2012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Galesburg, IL 61401-6324
(309) 973-2012
KING SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Galesburg, IL with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Galesburg CUSD 205
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 25.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 362 students
- White
- 64.6%
- Two or more races
- 13.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.