MAROA-FORSYTH GRADE SCHOOL

Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 school district, located in Maroa, IL with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 30 teachers, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, located in Maroa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. By prioritizing small-town values and a tight-knit community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions by building a strong literacy and mathematical foundation.

Beyond the classroom, the school is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and active engagement. The administration and faculty focus on providing a well-rounded experience that includes social-emotional learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a partnership with local families to ensure every student feels valued. As a central hub in the Maroa-Forsyth district, the grade school plays a vital role in maintaining the district’s reputation for academic excellence and community-centered education.

For more information, contact Maroa-Forsyth Grade School at (217) 877-2023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

PO Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756-0738
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MAROA-FORSYTH GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maroa, IL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
30.5
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 519 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAROA-FORSYTH GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Asian
10.2%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.