Illini Central Grade School

www.illinicentral.org

252 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Illini Central Grade School, located at 208 N West Ave in Mason City, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Illini Central Community Unit School District No. 189, the school is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and the personal success of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Illini Central Grade School plays a vital role in the civic life of Mason City, acting as a central hub for students and families to engage with one another. The school focuses on building a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through various initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to student character development, the school works to instill a sense of pride and community spirit in its pupils, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

252

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illini Central Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
240 (95.2 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
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:	Illini Central CUSD 189
Phone:	(217)482-5180
Website:	http://www.illinicentral.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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 38

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 50