MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Main Street Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelbyville CUSD 4 school district, located in Shelbyville, IL with about 327 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 24 teachers, Main Street Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Main Street Elementary School, located at 225 W Main St in Shelbyville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school functions as an integral part of the Shelbyville Community Unit School District, focusing on providing a supportive environment where young learners can build the necessary skills for future academic success.
The school is characterized by its commitment to community-centered education within a small-town setting. By emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, Main Street Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its staff and local engagement, the institution serves as a central hub for families in Shelbyville, playing a key role in the long-term growth and educational trajectory of the area's youth.
For more information, contact Main Street Elementary School at (217) 774-4731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelbyville, IL 62565-1525
(217) 774-4731
MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelbyville, IL with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelbyville CUSD 4
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 24.3
- 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
* 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 327 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.