Chillicothe Elementary Center

www.ivcschools.com

145 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Chillicothe Elementary Center, located at 914 W. Truitt Ave in Chillicothe, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically focusing on early childhood and primary education. Its curriculum is designed to build essential academic skills in core subjects while emphasizing social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their educational journeys.

The center is known for being an active part of the Chillicothe community, prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and parents. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth. Through its targeted programming and commitment to local excellence, the Chillicothe Elementary Center remains a central hub for childhood development in the region.

145

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chillicothe Elementary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
127 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (9.0 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Il Valley Central USD 321
Phone:	(309)274-6266
Website:	http://www.ivcschools.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 69