Dubois Elem School

www.sps186.org/o/dubois

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dubois Elementary School, located at 120 S. Lincoln Ave in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield School District 186. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages community involvement and collaborative learning among staff, families, and pupils.

As part of the Springfield school system, Dubois Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to help students reach their full potential. The school’s location provides it with a central role in its neighborhood, making it a focal point for local families. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Dubois strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building within a structured classroom setting.

443

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dubois Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	8
Black	240
Asian	5
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

Black
240 (54.2 %)
White
131 (29.6 %)
Two or More
58 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)787-3066
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/dubois
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 82

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dubois Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dubois Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	47.9%
Male	231	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)