Zeigler-Royalton Elem School

www.zr188.org

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School is a public institution located in Zeigler, Illinois, serving the educational needs of the local community. As a fundamental part of the Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It serves as a central hub for early childhood development and primary education, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting social and emotional growth.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit connection between students, staff, and families. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Zeigler-Royalton Elementary emphasizes essential literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. Its presence in the rural Franklin County area reflects a commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities and community-focused engagement for all its pupils.

253

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zeigler-Royalton Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
235 (92.9 %)
Two or More
15 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Phone:	(618)596-2121
Website:	http://www.zr188.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 34

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 39