Mcelvain Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
14%
17%
White
85%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcelvain Elementary School?
161 students attend Mcelvain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcelvain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mcelvain Elementary School offer ?
Mcelvain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcelvain Elementary School part of?
Mcelvain Elementary School is part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
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