Broadmeadow Elem School

www.rcs137.org

225 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Broadmeadow Elementary School, located at 500 Sunview Rd in Rantoul, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rantoul City Schools District 137. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. It operates as a community-centered school, reflecting the needs and values of the surrounding Rantoul population.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that aims to build strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging student participation in school life. As part of a smaller school district, Broadmeadow often focuses on building close relationships between staff, students, and families to ensure that children receive personalized attention. Through its commitment to excellence and inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

225

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broadmeadow Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	22
Black	93
Two or More	48

Black
93 (41.3 %)
White
62 (27.6 %)
Two or More
48 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (9.8 %)

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:	Rantoul City SD 137
Phone:	(217)893-5405
Website:	http://www.rcs137.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 34