PROPHETSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prophetstown Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 school district, located in Prophetstown, IL with about 217 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 14 teachers, Prophetstown Elem 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.

Prophetstown Elementary School, located at 301 W 3rd St in Prophetstown, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Erie Community Unit School District #1, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction for students in their early formative years. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, emphasizing a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and character development. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Prophetstown Elementary integrates extracurricular opportunities and community-centered activities to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its position within a tight-knit rural community, the school works to ensure that each student receives individualized attention, preparing them for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Prophetstown Elem School at (815) 537-2345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277-1022
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PROPHETSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prophetstown, IL with about 217 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
217
Teachers:
14.45
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

* 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 217 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PROPHETSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.