Towanda Elem School

www.unit5.org

189 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Towanda Elementary School is a small, public school located in the village of Towanda, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the McLean County Unit District No. 5, the school is known for its close-knit, community-focused environment. It emphasizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers can provide personalized attention to their students.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth and character development, often leveraging its small size to create a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the local community. By focusing on essential learning standards and providing a range of extracurricular opportunities, Towanda Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the middle school level within the district.

189

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Towanda Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
152 (80.4 %)
Asian
18 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.7 %)
Two or More
6 (3.2 %)
Black
5 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)728-2278
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 29

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 23