South Wilmington Grade School

roe.grundy.k12.il.us

89 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

South Wilmington Grade School is a small, rural public school located in South Wilmington, Illinois. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, the school functions as a tight-knit educational community that focuses on providing personalized attention and foundational learning in a supportive, small-town environment. As the primary educational institution for the local village, the school is deeply integrated into the community, often acting as a central hub for student development and local activities.

Because of its modest size, the district emphasizes close collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to ensure that individual academic and social needs are met. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while maintaining a focus on core academic standards, character development, and civic responsibility. It remains a key fixture for residents of South Wilmington, committed to fostering a safe and focused learning space for its young learners.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Wilmington Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	10

White
79 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (11.2 %)

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:	South Wilmington CCSD 74
Phone:	(815)237-2281
Website:	http://roe.grundy.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 6

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 12