South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

South Central CUD 401
810 E 1st St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
269 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
South Central Elementary, located in Kinmundy, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community as part of the South Central Community Unit School District 401. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. By fostering a close-knit school culture, the institution emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for young students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Kinmundy, often acting as a focal point for community pride and parent involvement. With a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, South Central Elementary strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to local educational values, the school maintains its role as a vital contributor to the development of the youth in Marion County.
269
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (97.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (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: South Central CUD 401
Phone: (618)547-7696
Website: http://southcentralschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
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
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 55
Gender Ratio