North Mac Elementary

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

North Mac Elementary, located at 231 W Fortune St in Virden, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Mac Community Unit School District #34. As a hub for the district's youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the building of a strong community culture. By focusing on early childhood and primary education, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of the middle and high school years while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, North Mac Elementary plays an active role in the small-town fabric of Virden. The school prioritizes communication and partnership with parents and local families to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. With a focus on small-class values and dedicated teaching staff, the school works to provide a stable, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their potential, develop character, and build the foundational knowledge necessary for their future success in the North Mac district.

349

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Mac Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Two or More	14

White
324 (92.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (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:	North Mac CUSD 34
Phone:	(217)965-5424
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 109

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75