Bement Elementary School

www.bement.k12.il.us

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bement Elementary School, located at 201 S Champaign St in Bement, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the Bement Community Unit School District 5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. Its small-town setting allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support individual student success.

The school is committed to preparing its young students for future academic challenges by offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, Bement Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the growth and development of children within the Bement area.

140

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bement Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
127 (90.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (4.3 %)
Two or More
5 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)

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:	Bement CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)678-4200
Website:	http://www.bement.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 20

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 28