Bismarck-Henning Elem School

www.bismarck.k12.il.us

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bismarck-Henning Elementary School, located in Bismarck, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Bismarck-Henning CUSD #1 district, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, preparing students for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

The school functions as a hub for the Bismarck area, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By maintaining a localized approach to education, the elementary school works to keep class sizes manageable and encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the surrounding community. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and community spirit in its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary for future success in their academic journeys.

306

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bismarck-Henning Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
284 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

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:	Bismarck Henning CUSD
Phone:	(217)759-7251
Website:	http://www.bismarck.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 26

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 59