Main Street Elementary School

225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 375 students in grades 1-3, Main Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Main Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Main Street Elementary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Main Street Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#369 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
50-54%
28%
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street Elementary School's ranking?
Main Street Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Main Street Elementary School often compared to?
Main Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelbyville Kindergarten Center, Cowden-herrick Grade School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Main Street Elementary School?
375 students attend Main Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Main Street Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Elementary School?
Main Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Main Street Elementary School offer ?
Main Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Main Street Elementary School part of?
Main Street Elementary School is part of Shelbyville CUSD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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