King School

(309)973-2012

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531 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

King School, located at 1018 S. Farnham St. in Galesburg, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving the Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. The school is known for fostering a foundational learning environment for younger students, typically serving grades PK–5. As part of the Galesburg district, King School emphasizes academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school within the local district framework.

The school is situated in a central residential area of Galesburg, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the district. It functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes inclusive education and community engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing supportive resources, King School strives to create an equitable educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the tools necessary to succeed in their formative academic years.

531

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	52
Black	110
Asian	1
Two or More	96
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (51.0 %)
Black
110 (20.7 %)
Two or More
96 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
52 (9.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)973-2012
Website:	http://kingelementary.schools.officelive.com/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 114

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 104