Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School

School Overview
Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary School, located in the rural community of Strasburg, Illinois, serves as the primary educational hub for students in the Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for town activities and maintaining close partnerships with local families to support student growth from the early primary years through the transition to junior high.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development, utilizing its smaller class sizes to ensure students meet state learning standards. Beyond the classroom, Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities and character-building programs, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic rigor and a nurturing, small-town atmosphere, the school seeks to provide a stable and effective educational experience for the children of the Strasburg area.
271
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White259
Hispanic6
Asian1
Two or More5
  • White
    259 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
Phone: (217)682-3621
Website: http://www.stew-stras.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten28
Grade 127
Grade 228
Grade 329
Grade 428
Grade 525
Grade 633
Grade 720
Grade 833
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13248.7%
Male13951.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)