Genoa Elementary School

www.gkschools.org

338 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Genoa Elementary School, located at 602 E Hill St in Genoa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on early childhood and primary grade development. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Genoa, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Genoa Elementary prioritizes a student-centered approach, utilizing various resources to cater to diverse learning needs. As a key part of the district, it strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong academic habits and positive relationships during their formative years.

338

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Genoa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	64
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	6

White
260 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
64 (18.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Phone:	(815)784-3742
Website:	http://www.gkschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Genoa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Genoa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	45.9%
Male	183	54.1%

Elementary School K - 5th