West Salem Grade School

Edwards County CUSD 1
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
164 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
West Salem Grade School, located at 105 E School St in West Salem, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Edwards County Community Unit School District #1, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in their primary and middle-grade years. The facility is situated in the heart of West Salem, reflecting the small-town, close-knit values often associated with rural Illinois education, where staff, students, and families typically maintain strong community connections.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth. Like many schools in the Edwards County district, West Salem Grade School is dedicated to preparing its students for the transition to higher-level education by offering a structured learning environment. Through its commitment to local engagement and student development, the school remains a vital pillar of the West Salem community, focusing on the individual success of its young learners.
164
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (97.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
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: Edwards County CUSD 1
Phone: (618)456-8881
Website: http://www.edwardscountyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 13
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio