Elverado Primary School

113 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Elverado Primary School is a public educational institution located in Elkville, Illinois, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Elverado Community Unit School District 196, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of young learners in the rural Southern Illinois region. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing essential academic skills and social-emotional development during these critical formative years.

Given its location in a small, close-knit community, the school serves as a central hub for local families. The institution prioritizes creating a safe and engaging environment that encourages curiosity and prepares children for their transition into the intermediate and secondary levels of the Elverado district. By maintaining small class sizes and a localized approach to education, Elverado Primary School aims to ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to build a strong base for future academic success.

113

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elverado Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Two or More	9

White
90 (79.6 %)
Two or More
9 (8.0 %)
Black
8 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.3 %)

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:	Elverado CUSD 196
Phone:	(618)568-1321
Website:	http://elv196.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 21

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 24