Kell Grade School

Kell Cons SD 2
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
83 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Kell Grade School, located at 207 N Johnson St in Kell, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As a small-town school, it generally focuses on providing personalized instruction to students in its primary and middle-grade years, fostering a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and families can interact closely. The school serves as a central hub for the small village of Kell, emphasizing core academic development while maintaining the supportive atmosphere characteristic of rural Illinois school districts.

Like many schools of its size in the region, Kell Grade School aims to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education by balancing traditional curriculum standards with a community-oriented approach. By operating on a smaller scale, the school is often able to provide more individualized attention to student progress, promoting a sense of belonging and academic accountability. It remains a vital component of the local infrastructure, dedicated to the growth and development of the area's youth.
83
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    69 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Kell Cons SD 2
Phone: (618)822-6234
Website: http://www.kellgradeschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
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 5
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 11
Gender Ratio
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