Dunlap Grade School

www.dunlapcusd.net

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dunlap Grade School is a public elementary school located in the village of Dunlap, Illinois, serving students in the Dunlap Community Unit School District #323. As a key component of a highly regarded school district, the school focuses on providing a strong foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. It is known for its supportive community environment and dedicated faculty who work to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the district’s secondary schools.

The school is situated in a growing suburban-rural residential area, which contributes to its reputation for academic consistency and high parent engagement. Because the Dunlap district is frequently recognized for its rigorous curriculum and high student achievement metrics, Dunlap Grade School serves as a primary starting point for families seeking a comprehensive and stable educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a commitment to modern teaching practices, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that meets both state standards and the expectations of the local community.

258

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunlap Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	8
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (78.3 %)
Two or More
18 (7.0 %)
Black
15 (5.8 %)
Asian
14 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Dunlap CUSD 323
Phone:	(309)243-7772
Website:	http://www.dunlapcusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 17

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 43