T E Culbertson Elem School

www.joliet86.org

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

T.E. Culbertson Elementary School, located on East Washington Street in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By prioritizing both literacy and numeracy, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

As part of the broader Joliet community, Culbertson Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its learners, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is challenged and supported. With a commitment to academic excellence and character building, T.E. Culbertson continues to play a vital role in shaping the development of elementary-aged children in the Joliet area.

286

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T E Culbertson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	183
Black	63
Two or More	16

Hispanic
183 (64.0 %)
Black
63 (22.0 %)
White
24 (8.4 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)

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:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)723-0035
Website:	http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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 16

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 40