Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch

1009 Blackhawk Dr
University Park, IL 60484

www.cm201u.org

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Coretta Scott King Magnet School, located in University Park, Illinois, serves as a public elementary school within the Crete-Monee School District 201-U. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum that focuses on academic excellence and holistic student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies while developing the character traits—such as leadership and social responsibility—that reflect the legacy of its namesake, Coretta Scott King.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high standards and community engagement. By utilizing a magnet-based educational model, it attracts students who benefit from an enriched academic program that often emphasizes critical thinking, technology integration, and collaborative projects. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Coretta Scott King Magnet School strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success by creating a classroom culture that values both personal achievement and mutual respect.

268

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	28
Black	195
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Black
195 (72.8 %)
White
29 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (10.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Crete Monee CUSD 201U
Phone:	(708)367-4700
Website:	http://www.cm201u.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 42

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 51