Ingersoll Middle School

Canton Union SD 66
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
645 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ingersoll Middle School, located at 1605 E. Ash St. in Canton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Canton Union School District #66. As a dedicated middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is integrated into the local Canton community and plays a central role in the district’s efforts to provide a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Ingersoll Middle School is known for fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to Canton High School. The school community often emphasizes extracurricular participation, including athletics and various clubs, to encourage student engagement and school spirit. By providing a structured and collaborative learning atmosphere, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the academic and social challenges of their secondary education years.
645
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    584 (90.5 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    15 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Canton Union SD 66
Phone: (309)647-6951
Website: http://www.cantonusd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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
Grade 5 154
Grade 6 179
Grade 7 155
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Farmington Central CUSD 265
262 Students
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th