Winola Elementary School

www.sherrard.us

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Winola Elementary School, located in the rural community of Viola, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Westmer Community Unit School District 203. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future success within a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond core academics, Winola Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. As a smaller school setting, it prioritizes individualized attention, allowing staff to address the unique needs of each student effectively. The school serves as a central hub for the Viola area, often collaborating with local families to promote a positive culture of learning and school pride that extends beyond the classroom walls.

273

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winola Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
246 (90.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.0 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Sherrard CUSD 200
Phone:	(309)596-2114
Website:	http://www.sherrard.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41