Mcelvain School serves 83 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcelvain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mcelvain School's student population of 83 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcelvain School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
23%
17%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
46%
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 School?
83 students attend Mcelvain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mcelvain School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcelvain School offer ?
Mcelvain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mcelvain School part of?
Mcelvain School is part of Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District.
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