Tamaroa Elem School

91 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tamaroa Elementary School is a small, public educational institution located in the rural village of Tamaroa, Illinois. As a central fixture of its community, the school serves students in the primary and intermediate grade levels, focusing on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, supportive environment. Due to the size of the village, the school is noted for its ability to maintain small class sizes, which allows for personalized instruction and a strong rapport between students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a focal point for the Tamaroa community. It emphasizes traditional values and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for their transition to higher grade levels in nearby districts. While it operates with limited resources compared to larger urban or suburban districts, the school is dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing climate where students can develop their basic skills and social competencies in a focused, small-town setting.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamaroa Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
84 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.3 %)
Black
2 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Tamaroa School Dist 5
Phone:	(618)496-5513
Website:	http://tgs5.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 10