Mcelvain School serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Mcelvain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Mcelvain School's student population of 80 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Mcelvain School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
11%
17%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Mcelvain School?
80 students attend Mcelvain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mcelvain School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Community Unit School District 186.
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