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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
14%
17%
White
85%
45%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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