Ronald D O Neal

453 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ronald D. O’Neal Elementary School, located at 510 Franklin Blvd in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving students within the Elgin Area School District U-46. The school is named in honor of Ronald D. O’Neal, who served as the first African American mayor of Elgin, reflecting the district’s commitment to honoring local leadership and history. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

As part of the U-46 district—one of the largest school systems in Illinois—Ronald D. O’Neal Elementary operates within a structured framework designed to support varied learning needs. The school prioritizes a collaborative environment where educators work to prepare students for middle school success through a comprehensive curriculum. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to be a cornerstone for the local neighborhood, encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding Elgin community.

453

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ronald D O Neal
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	386
Black	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	7

Hispanic
386 (85.2 %)
White
38 (8.4 %)
Black
18 (4.0 %)
American Indian
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)

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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5266
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/sheridan
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 28

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ronald D O Neal
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ronald D O Neal
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	47.5%
Male	238	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)