POTOMAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Potomac Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Potomac CUSD 10 school district, located in Potomac, IL with about 156 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 13 teachers, Potomac Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Potomac Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Potomac, Illinois. Serving students in the local area, the school operates as part of the Potomac Community Unit School District 10. It focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies in a small-town learning environment.

The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, where the faculty and staff work to foster a supportive and personalized experience for its students. As a central institution in the Potomac area, the school often serves as a focal point for local engagement and extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare students for their transition into secondary education while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the surrounding rural community.

For more information, contact Potomac Elem School at (217) 987-6155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7915 US Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865-3158
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POTOMAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Potomac, IL with about 156 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Potomac CUSD 10
Total Students:
156
Teachers:
13.5
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 156 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POTOMAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.1%
Two or more races
16.7%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.