J D Colt Elem School

615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056

www.litchfieldpanthers.org

178 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

J.D. Colt Elementary School, located at 615 E. Tyler Ave in Litchfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Litchfield Community Unit School District #12, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its primary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong educational base by emphasizing core curriculum subjects while promoting a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Beyond academics, J.D. Colt Elementary is known for its commitment to student well-being and community engagement. By maintaining close ties with Litchfield families and utilizing local resources, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With a focus on character education and teacher-led instruction, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop foundational skills, and participate in a collaborative learning environment.

178

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J D Colt Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
167 (93.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Litchfield CUSD 12
Phone:	(217)324-3565
Website:	http://www.litchfieldpanthers.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 1