Peotone Elem School

www.peotoneschools.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Peotone Elementary School, located at 426 N. Conrad St. in Peotone, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U, the school focuses on the developmental and educational needs of its youngest learners, typically encompassing primary grade levels. The school is integrated into the heart of the village of Peotone, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered learning environment.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills during these formative years. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Peotone Elementary aims to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a collaborative setting. Overall, the institution serves as a critical stepping stone, preparing children for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

287

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peotone Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
228 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (15.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Peotone CUSD 207U
Phone:	(708)258-6955
Website:	http://www.peotoneschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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 68

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74