Whiteside Elem School

2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221

www.wssd115.org

670 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Whiteside Elementary School, located at 2028 Lebanon Ave in Belleville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Whiteside School District 115. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a community-oriented population, the school focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school, often collaborating closely with the neighboring Whiteside Middle School to ensure academic continuity.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Whiteside Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and student engagement. The school staff works to integrate technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom, aiming to equip students with critical thinking and collaborative skills. With a long-standing presence in the Belleville area, the school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community to create a safe, nurturing, and effective educational experience for all children.

670

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteside Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	27
Black	365
Asian	5
Two or More	67
American Indian	4

Black
365 (54.5 %)
White
202 (30.1 %)
Two or More
67 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Whiteside SD 115
Phone:	(618)239-0000
Website:	http://www.wssd115.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 70

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 127