Rankin Elem School

201 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rankin Elementary School, located at 13716 5th Street in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a focal point for primary education within its local community. As a small, rural-leaning district school, Rankin is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to learning. The school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Rankin Elementary typically emphasizes community engagement and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to cultivate a safe and encouraging environment where children can develop their academic skills and personal character. As part of the Pekin-area educational landscape, Rankin provides a foundational experience designed to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

201

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rankin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	5
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
181 (90.0 %)
Two or More
8 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Rankin CSD 98
Phone:	(309)346-3182
Website:	http://rankin98.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 3

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 23