Richland County Elementary School

Richland County CUSD 1
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
1,101 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Richland County Elementary School (RCES), located in Olney, Illinois, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Richland County Community Unit School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in the early grade levels develop essential academic skills and social-emotional foundations. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love for education.

Beyond the classroom, Richland County Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and student-centered growth. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. With a focus on modern teaching practices and a nurturing atmosphere, RCES strives to provide a safe, inclusive space where children can thrive both personally and academically as they begin their educational journeys in the Olney area.
1,101
Total Students
61.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,014 (92.1 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Richland County CUSD 1
Phone: (618)395-8540
Website: http://eres.ercu1.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
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
Pre-Kindergarten 181
Kindergarten 149
Grade 1 159
Grade 2 150
Grade 3 157
Grade 4 157
Grade 5 148
Gender Ratio