Nauvoo Elem School

Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
203 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Nauvoo Elementary School is located in the historic community of Nauvoo, Illinois, serving as a primary educational anchor for families in the surrounding Hancock County area. As part of the Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District #325, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and close-knit learning environment. The facility provides a foundational education for students in the early grades, emphasizing core academic skills while leveraging the unique historical and geographic context of the Nauvoo region.

The school is characterized by a student-centered approach that prioritizes individualized attention, made possible by the smaller class sizes typical of rural Illinois districts. Beyond standard curriculum requirements, the school often focuses on fostering character development, community involvement, and a supportive culture where faculty and staff are deeply connected to the local population. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local educational initiatives, Nauvoo Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.
203
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325
Phone: (866)453-2600
Website: http://www.nauvoo-colusa.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
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
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 43
Gender Ratio
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