Erie Elem School

Erie CUSD 1
605 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
246 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Erie Elementary School, located at 605 6th Ave in Erie, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Erie Community Unit School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and encouraging community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a "small-town" educational experience, where the faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and strong communication with families. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Erie Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of character building and extracurricular engagement, helping to cultivate a positive school culture. As a hub for the local community, it plays a vital role in shaping the early academic journey of children in the Erie area.
246
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.2 %)
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: Erie CUSD 1
Phone: (309)659-2239
Website: http://www.ecusd.info
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
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 54
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Prophetstown Elem School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
243 Students
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd