Anna McDonald Elem School

www.manhattan114.org

579 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Anna McDonald Elementary School, located in Manhattan, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Part of the Manhattan School District 114, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character in its young students. The school typically serves primary grade levels, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills necessary for students' future educational success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Anna McDonald Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, encouraging students to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students to transition confidently to the next stage of their academic journey within the district.

579

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anna McDonald Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	51
Black	16
Two or More	11

White
501 (86.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (8.8 %)
Black
16 (2.8 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)

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:	Manhattan SD 114
Phone:	(815)478-0191
Website:	http://www.manhattan114.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 210

Grade 4 174

Grade 5 195