McElvain School

Murphysboro CUSD 186
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
83 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The McElvain School, located at 593 Ava Rd in Murphysboro, Illinois, is a historical educational site that serves as a notable landmark in the local community. Historically, the school was one of the many one-room rural schoolhouses that populated Jackson County, reflecting the educational infrastructure of early-to-mid 20th-century American life. Today, it is primarily recognized for its preservation as a piece of regional history rather than as an active academic institution.

The schoolhouse stands as a tangible link to the rural heritage of Murphysboro, offering a glimpse into the past educational experiences of students in the area. Because of its rural setting and historical significance, it is often noted by local historians and community members interested in the architectural and social evolution of Jackson County schools. While it no longer functions as a traditional school, its physical presence continues to represent the foundation of the community's early commitment to public education.
83
Total Students
1.5
Full-Time Teachers
55.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (59.0 %)
  • Black
    19 (22.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (14.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.6 %)
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: Murphysboro CUSD 186
Phone: (618)684-3781
Website: http://www.cusd186.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 55.3
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 83
Gender Ratio