Pecatonica Elem School

www.pecschools.com

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pecatonica Elementary School, located in Pecatonica, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Pecatonica Community Unit School District #321, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to build a strong educational base by balancing core curriculum subjects with social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, the school plays a vital role in the small-town atmosphere of Pecatonica. It is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive. By integrating community values into the classroom, Pecatonica Elementary strives to cultivate an inclusive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school community.

322

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pecatonica Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
283 (87.9 %)
Two or More
21 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pecatonica CUSD 321
Phone:	(815)239-2550
Website:	http://www.pecschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 51