DUBOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dubois Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 420 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Dubois 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.
Dubois Elementary School, located at 120 S. Lincoln Ave in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield School District 186. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages community involvement and collaborative learning among staff, families, and pupils.
As part of the Springfield school system, Dubois Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to help students reach their full potential. The school’s location provides it with a central role in its neighborhood, making it a focal point for local families. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Dubois strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building within a structured classroom setting.
For more information, contact Dubois Elem School at (217) 787-3066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62704-1601
(217) 787-3066
DUBOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 28.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 420 students
- Black or African American
- 49.3%
- White
- 34.8%
- Two or more races
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.1%
- Male
- 56.9%
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.