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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
9 teachers
Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
14%
16%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
45%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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
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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