Midland Elementary School

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Midland Elementary School, located at 625 6th Street in Lacon, Illinois, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Midland Community Unit School District #7. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels. By serving the local Lacon community, the school plays a vital role in connecting families and educators to build a cohesive educational experience for young learners.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a small-town, community-oriented atmosphere where student achievement and character development are prioritized. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Midland Elementary encourages active participation through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, the school strives to provide a stable, encouraging foundation that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

274

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Two or More	3

White
252 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.7 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Midland CUSD 7
Phone:	(309)246-2775
Website:	http://www.midland-7.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 51

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 56