Saunemin Elem School

www.saunemin.org

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Saunemin Elementary School, located at 39 Main St in Saunemin, Illinois, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution for students in the local rural area. As a foundational part of the Saunemin Community Consolidated School District #438, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school prioritizes individualized attention, helping students build a strong academic base while fostering a sense of belonging within the small village of Saunemin.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, often reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the region. Being a single-site elementary school, it focuses heavily on early childhood development and the core subjects necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle and high school. The school’s presence in Saunemin underscores its commitment to supporting local families and maintaining the educational vitality of this small Illinois town.

125

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saunemin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	8
Two or More	4

White
113 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (6.4 %)
Two or More
4 (3.2 %)

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:	Saunemin CCSD 438
Phone:	(815)832-4421
Website:	http://www.saunemin.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
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 17

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 8