Mcelvain Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Mcelvain Elementary School served 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 14% | 17% |
| White | 85% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District | |
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mcelvain Elementary School is Murphysboro High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Murphysboro Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carruthers Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Murphysboro Mcelvain School Grades: PK | 100 students
0.0 miles
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3781 0 PK 100 - Murphysboro Murphysboro High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 599 students10
1.6 miles
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336 1.6 9-12 599 - Murphysboro Carruthers Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 460 students10
2.0 miles
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231 2 3-5 460 - Murphysboro Murphysboro Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 438 students10
3.1 miles
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041 3.1 6-8 438 - Murphysboro Cope Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 10 | 7 students
3.5 miles
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2913 3.5 10 7
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