Cantrall Elem School

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cantrall Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Cantrall, Illinois, serving the educational needs of students in the immediate community. As part of a close-knit area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its identity is deeply tied to its mascot, the Braves, which promotes a sense of school spirit and community pride among the students, staff, and local families.

Being located in a smaller district, Cantrall Elementary typically emphasizes foundational academic skills and character development. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a traditional atmosphere where parents and faculty work together to support student success. While it operates on a smaller scale compared to larger district schools, it offers a focused and accessible environment designed to nurture elementary-aged children as they begin their educational journeys.

325

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cantrall Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Two or More	18

White
298 (91.7 %)
Two or More
18 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Athens CUSD 213
Phone:	(217)487-7312
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 65

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cantrall Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cantrall Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	50.8%
Male	160	49.2%

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