Hamilton County Preschool Center

Hamilton Co CUSD 10
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
91 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Hamilton County Preschool Center, located in McLeansboro, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution dedicated to the early development of young children within the community. As part of the Hamilton County school system, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares students for the transition into elementary education. Its curriculum is designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, emphasizing the development of essential foundational skills through play-based learning and interactive instruction.

By providing a specialized setting for early childhood education, the center plays a vital role in supporting local families and ensuring that children build a strong academic base during their most formative years. The facility at 204 W Cherry St acts as a hub for early learning, where qualified educators work to instill a love for discovery and peer cooperation. Through its commitment to developmentally appropriate practices, the Hamilton County Preschool Center helps bridge the gap between home and the K-12 school experience, setting the stage for future academic success.
91
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hamilton Co CUSD 10
Phone: (618)643-2328
Website: http://www.unit10.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
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 91
Gender Ratio