Maroa-Forsyth Grade School

(217)877-2023

mfgs.mfschools.net/

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, located in Maroa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. By prioritizing small-town values and a tight-knit community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions by building a strong literacy and mathematical foundation.

Beyond the classroom, the school is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and active engagement. The administration and faculty focus on providing a well-rounded experience that includes social-emotional learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a partnership with local families to ensure every student feels valued. As a central hub in the Maroa-Forsyth district, the grade school plays a vital role in maintaining the district’s reputation for academic excellence and community-centered education.

596

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	18
Black	39
Asian	56
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	3

White
450 (75.5 %)
Asian
56 (9.4 %)
Black
39 (6.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)877-2023
Website:	http://mfgs.mfschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 73

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 86