MCCLERNAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McClernand Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 246 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, McClernand 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.
McClernand Elementary School, located at 801 N. 6th St. in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a public elementary institution within the Springfield Public Schools District 186. Situated in the heart of the city, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential primary education to students in the early stages of their development.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. As part of the larger Springfield district, McClernand emphasizes core curriculum standards while working to address the specific social and academic challenges often found in urban school settings. Through its daily operations, the school aims to prepare young learners for future educational success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a community-focused atmosphere.
For more information, contact McClernand Elem School at (217) 525-3247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62702-6303
(217) 525-3247
MCCLERNAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 246 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 19.6
- 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 246 students
- Black or African American
- 44.3%
- White
- 36.6%
- Two or more races
- 16.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.