Unity West

unity.k12.il.us

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Unity West Elementary School, located in Tolono, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Unity Point School District (Unit 7). Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment where students from early childhood through the elementary grades can build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and active student participation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Unity West is known for its close-knit atmosphere, characteristic of the smaller communities in Champaign County. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, which helps facilitate various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide events. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, Unity West aims to prepare its students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the Unity district.

423

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity West
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	10
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	3

White
354 (83.7 %)
Two or More
44 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.4 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Tolono CUSD 7
Phone:	(217)485-3918
Website:	http://unity.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Unity West
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Unity West
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	52.2%
Male	202	47.8%

Elementary School K - 5th