Harding Grade School

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140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Harding Grade School, located at 1643 N 40th Rd in Earlville, Illinois, is a small, rural public elementary school that serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Situated in a quiet, agricultural setting, the school provides a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. It is part of the Earlville Community Unit School District 9, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and strong interpersonal relationships among students, staff, and families.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a stable, community-oriented learning experience for children in their formative years. By maintaining a connection to the broader Earlville district, Harding Grade School aims to provide its pupils with a rigorous curriculum while preserving the traditional values and collaborative spirit of a rural schoolhouse. It serves as an essential resource for local families, prioritizing student development and community engagement within a safe and nurturing environment.

140

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
116 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (7.1 %)
Two or More
8 (5.7 %)
Asian
4 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)

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:	Serena CUSD 2
Phone:	(815)792-8216
Website:	http://www.unit2.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 31

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 20