Gavin Central Elementary School

www.gavin37.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gavin Central Elementary School, located in Ingleside, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Gavin School District 37. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and social-emotional growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while building a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gavin Central is known for its commitment to inclusive education and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance student learning. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. Its location in Ingleside allows it to serve as a central hub for the surrounding area, maintaining a small-town educational feel while striving to meet modern academic standards.

481

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gavin Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	162
Black	29
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
260 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
162 (33.7 %)
Black
29 (6.0 %)
Two or More
25 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Gavin SD 37
Phone:	(847)973-3280
Website:	http://www.gavin37.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 75

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2