Bernard Long Elem Sch

1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060

www.madisoncusd12.org

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bernard Long Elementary School is located in Madison, Illinois, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison Community Unit School District 12. As a primary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5th. The school is situated in a small, industrial-adjacent community, and it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, aiming to foster a supportive environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Like many schools in smaller districts, Bernard Long Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized attention to help bridge the achievement gaps often found in the region. The faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on foundational skills and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a commitment to the long-term educational success and well-being of the youth in the Madison area.

376

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard Long Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	21
Black	336
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
336 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.6 %)
White
14 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Madison CUSD 12
Phone:	(618)876-6409
Website:	http://www.madisoncusd12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 43

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 30