Mcelvain School serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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 78 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcelvain School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
21%
17%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
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?
78 students attend Mcelvain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mcelvain School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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