Lick Creek Elem School

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139 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lick Creek Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Buncombe, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a community-focused institution within the Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. By catering to the foundational years of education, the school plays a central role in the local area, fostering a sense of community engagement and academic development for its young learners.

The school is characterized by its quiet, countryside setting, which provides a unique environment for students in the Johnson County region. While it operates on a smaller scale compared to urban or suburban districts, Lick Creek Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on essential academic skills and social development, the school serves as a vital educational anchor for families living in the rural communities surrounding Buncombe.

139

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lick Creek Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Black	3
Two or More	5

White
131 (94.2 %)
Two or More
5 (3.6 %)
Black
3 (2.2 %)

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:	Lick Creek CCSD 16
Phone:	(618)833-2545
Website:	http://lickcreekccsd.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 16