Colonel George Iles Elem Sch

www.qps.org

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dewey Elementary School, located at 2040 Cherry St. in Quincy, Illinois, is a neighborhood school serving students in the Quincy Public School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, engaged learners.

Beyond the classroom, Dewey Elementary is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and fostering strong communication with families, the school aims to create a welcoming culture where children feel valued and prepared for their transition to middle school. As part of the Quincy school system, Dewey remains committed to its mission of helping all students reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning space.

519

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	19
Black	45
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	1

White
384 (74.0 %)
Two or More
70 (13.5 %)
Black
45 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Quincy SD 172
Phone:	(217)222-4059
Website:	http://www.qps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 79

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 95