UNITY WEST
Unity West is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tolono CUSD 7 school district, located in Tolono, IL with about 419 students offering grade levels from 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 33 teachers, Unity West 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.
Unity West Elementary School, located in Tolono, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Unity Point School District (Unit 7). Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment where students from early childhood through the elementary grades can build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and active student participation.
Beyond its academic offerings, Unity West is known for its close-knit atmosphere, characteristic of the smaller communities in Champaign County. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, which helps facilitate various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide events. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, Unity West aims to prepare its students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the Unity district.
For more information, contact Unity West at (217) 485-3918 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tolono, IL 61880-9738
(217) 485-3918
UNITY WEST is a public Title I school in Tolono, IL with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tolono CUSD 7
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 33.05
- 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
* 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 419 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNITY WEST is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
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.