Ramsey Elem School

516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080

(618)423-2010

www.ramsey.fayette.k12.il.us

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ramsey Elementary School, located at 516 W 6th St in Ramsey, Illinois, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Ramsey Community Unit School District 204. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and close-knit environment where students receive personalized attention. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, fostering core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting character growth in a rural setting.

The institution plays a vital role in the social and academic life of Ramsey, typically serving students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. By maintaining manageable class sizes and a focus on community values, the school aims to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for their transition to secondary education. It stands as a cornerstone of the village, prioritizing local engagement and a commitment to student success within the Fayette County region.

205

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramsey Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	5
Two or More	3

White
197 (96.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)

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:	Ramsey CUSD 204
Phone:	(618)423-2010
Website:	http://www.ramsey.fayette.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 36

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 23