Ashmore Elem School

PO Box 219
Ashmore, IL 61912

charleston.k12.il.us

82 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ashmore Elementary School, located in the village of Ashmore, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in their early academic years. Its small-town setting emphasizes a close-knit school culture where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and the development of core academic and social skills.

As a public elementary school, Ashmore is committed to meeting state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school is able to facilitate strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. The facility serves as a central hub for the Ashmore community, dedicated to preparing young learners for their transition into the middle school level within the broader district framework.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashmore Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
71 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (6.1 %)
Two or More
5 (6.1 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston CUSD 1
Phone:	(217)349-3000
Website:	http://charleston.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 16