Aviston Elem School

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Aviston Elementary School, located at 350 S. Hull St. in Aviston, Illinois, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Aviston School District 12, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where academic growth and character development are prioritized. The school serves students in the early grades, typically focusing on providing a strong foundational education that prepares children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Aviston, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to small-class philosophies and individualized attention, Aviston Elementary aims to create a welcoming culture that encourages students to excel academically while participating in various extracurricular activities. Its location serves as a central point for the community, reflecting the district’s dedication to maintaining high educational standards while nurturing the specific needs of its young learners.

429

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aviston Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
421 (98.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Aviston SD 21
Phone:	(618)228-7245
Website:	http://www.avistonk-8.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 35