Pope County Elementary School

Pope Co CUD 1
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
300 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Pope County Elementary School is a public institution located in the small, historic river town of Golconda, Illinois. Serving as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental academic instruction for students in the primary grades. It operates as part of the Pope County Community Unit School District #1, maintaining a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and developmental lives of children in the region. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local community, Pope County Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while instilling a sense of local pride and character. Its location on Highway 146 serves as a convenient access point for families throughout the county, reinforcing the school’s position as a foundational pillar for youth education in Southern Illinois.
300
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (92.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Pope Co CUD 1
Phone: (618)683-4011
Website: http://www.popek12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio