Douglas Elem School

www.cusd15.k12.il.us

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Douglas Elementary School, located at 905 E Main St in Clinton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clinton Community Unit School District 15. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects and building a strong educational base, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for their future academic journeys while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the Clinton community.

Beyond its academic programs, Douglas Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local neighborhood, reflecting the values and tight-knit spirit of Clinton. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. Through its combination of classroom instruction and community-oriented initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to become successful, well-rounded individuals within the broader school district.

168

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (6.5 %)
Two or More
8 (4.8 %)
Black
7 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Clinton CUSD 15
Phone:	(217)935-2987
Website:	http://www.cusd15.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 58

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 58