Malta Elementary School

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Malta Elementary School is a public primary school located in the small village of Malta, Illinois, situated directly along Route 38. Serving the local community within the Kishwaukee College district, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early stages of their academic careers. As part of a smaller, rural school community, the institution typically emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators can focus on individualized student development and foundational skill-building in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

The school operates as a central hub for families in the Malta area, often prioritizing community engagement and a supportive atmosphere. By fostering a small-school environment, Malta Elementary aims to create a safe and nurturing space that encourages social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through its location and commitment to local students, the school serves as a vital component of the town’s infrastructure, preparing its younger residents for future success as they transition into middle and high school levels within the broader district.

285

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	43
Black	88
Asian	4
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
135 (47.4 %)
Black
88 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (15.1 %)
Two or More
14 (4.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	DeKalb CUSD 428
Phone:	(815)754-2970
Website:	http://dist428.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Malta Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Malta Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	53%
Male	134	47%

Elementary School K - 5th