Carrollton Grade School

Carrollton CUSD 1
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
309 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Carrollton Grade School, located at 721 4th St in Carrollton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carrollton Community Unit School District #1. As a public primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of students in the local community. The school typically focuses on building core competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while providing a supportive environment designed to prepare young learners for their transition into middle and high school.

The school plays an integral role in the small-town atmosphere of Carrollton, emphasizing a close-knit relationship between students, faculty, and local families. By prioritizing community engagement and student-centered instruction, Carrollton Grade School strives to cultivate a safe and encouraging learning space. Through its commitment to public education, the institution aims to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to establish a strong academic foundation.
309
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Carrollton CUSD 1
Phone: (217)942-6831
Website: http://www.c-hawks.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
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 48
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio