East Side Elementary School

Hamilton Co CUSD 10
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
419 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
East Side Elementary School is located in McLeansboro, Illinois, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the early grades, providing a structured environment intended to build core literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is centrally positioned in the community, playing a vital role in the local educational landscape by fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

As part of a smaller, rural school district, East Side Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit community feel where teachers and staff can offer more personalized attention to their students. The school functions as a hub for local families, coordinating essential early education programs and extracurricular activities that prepare children for their transition into middle school. Its location on East Randolph Street places it at the heart of McLeansboro, making it a primary resource for neighborhood families seeking a stable and focused learning environment.
419
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    394 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Hamilton Co CUSD 10
Phone: (618)643-2328
Website: http://www.unit10.com
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
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
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 61
Gender Ratio