Silas Willard Elem School

(309)973-2015

silaswillard.schools.officelive.com/default.aspx

420 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Silas Willard Elementary School, located at 460 Fifer Street in Galesburg, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school. With a commitment to the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured curriculum and inclusive atmosphere that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

As part of the broader Galesburg district, Silas Willard places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school works closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning. By maintaining a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, Silas Willard serves as a vital hub for elementary education in the Galesburg area, helping to prepare its young learners for future academic challenges.

420

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silas Willard Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	58
Black	57
Asian	1
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
240 (57.1 %)
Two or More
63 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.8 %)
Black
57 (13.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Galesburg CUSD 205
Phone:	(309)973-2015
Website:	http://silaswillard.schools.officelive.com/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72