Crescent City Grade School

68 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Crescent City Grade School is a small, rural public school located in Crescent City, Illinois. As part of the Iroquois County educational landscape, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. Being situated in a small-town environment, the school typically emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive, community-oriented learning environment.

The school operates as part of the broader educational framework of Iroquois County, focusing on core academic instruction, social development, and preparation for middle or junior high school transitions. While it maintains a modest physical footprint, its role as a central hub in the village of Crescent City underscores its importance in fostering student growth and maintaining local community ties. For specific information regarding current enrollment, curriculum offerings, or district partnerships, the school administration at the provided PO Box is the primary point of contact.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent City Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
55 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (10.3 %)
Two or More
5 (7.4 %)
Black
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249
Phone:	(815)683-2141
Website:	http://bit.ly/ccgshawks
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 1

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 8