Cortland Elementary School

www.dist428.org

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cortland Elementary School is a community-focused educational institution located in Cortland, Illinois. Serving as a foundational part of the local school district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early academic years. Its location on East Lexington Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a key hub for neighborhood families and local engagement.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic instruction with social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Cortland Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success. As a vital fixture in the town, the school plays an essential role in nurturing the academic potential of the local youth while encouraging active participation and collaboration among students, staff, and parents.

519

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cortland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	217
Black	58
Asian	1
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
217 (41.8 %)
White
202 (38.9 %)
Black
58 (11.2 %)
Two or More
40 (7.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	DeKalb CUSD 428
Phone:	(815)754-2360
Website:	http://www.dist428.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cortland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cortland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	47%
Male	275	53%

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