PLEASANT ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pleasant Acres Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rantoul City SD 137 school district, located in Rantoul, IL with about 257 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, Pleasant Acres Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School, located at 1625 Short St in Rantoul, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Rantoul City School District 137. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school typically serves students in the early grades, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and character education. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and community involvement, Pleasant Acres aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. The school works closely with families and the broader Rantoul community to ensure that students receive the resources and support necessary to meet their academic milestones.
For more information, contact Pleasant Acres Elem School at (217) 893-4141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rantoul, IL 61866-3335
(217) 893-4141
PLEASANT ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rantoul, IL with about 257 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rantoul City SD 137
- Total Students:
- 257
- Teachers:
- 24.9
- 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 257 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.4%
- Black or African American
- 30.0%
- White
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.