Grove Elementary School

www.unit5.org

513 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grove Elementary School, located at 1101 Airport Road in Normal, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students within the McLean County Unit District No. 5. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and community-focused education, Grove Elementary serves a diverse population of young learners, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is situated in a residential area of Normal, providing a central hub for families in the northern part of the community.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. Like many schools in the Unit 5 district, Grove Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies and resources to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond academics, the school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnership, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

513

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	21
Black	30
Asian	105
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
329 (64.1 %)
Asian
105 (20.5 %)
Black
30 (5.8 %)
Two or More
26 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4417
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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 74

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 85