Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
157 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Cowden-Herrick Grade School, located at 301 N Broadway St in Herrick, Illinois, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local area. By maintaining a close-knit learning environment, the school focuses on fostering individual student growth while upholding the educational standards required by the state of Illinois.

The school plays a vital role in the community by offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their transition into secondary education. Its location in Herrick reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-based learning opportunities for families in the region. Through a combination of core academics and a supportive faculty, Cowden-Herrick Grade School strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages both personal development and academic achievement for its young learners.
157
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    152 (96.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
Phone: (618)428-5223
Website: http://cowden-herrick.k12.il.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
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 27
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 24
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ramsey Elem School
Ramsey CUSD 204
205 Students
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080 (9.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th