Emden Elementary School

logan.k12.il.us/hartem

90 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emden Elementary School, located in the small village of Emden, Illinois, serves as a focal point for the local community’s educational needs. Situated in a rural setting in Logan County, the school operates as part of a consolidated district structure, typically focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades. As a small-town institution, it is characterized by a close-knit environment where class sizes remain manageable, allowing for a more personalized approach to teaching and student development.

The school emphasizes the core fundamentals of primary education, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding agricultural community. By maintaining strong ties to families and local residents, Emden Elementary aims to create a nurturing space that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Though it serves a relatively small student population, the school plays a vital role in maintaining the social and educational infrastructure of the Emden area.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Black	1
Asian	2

White
87 (96.7 %)
Asian
2 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
Phone:	(217)376-3151
Website:	http://logan.k12.il.us/hartem
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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 1

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 14