Mcelvain Elementary School (Closed 2005)
- Mcelvain Elementary School served 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Murphysboro Mcelvain School Magnet School
Grades: PK | 125 students
0.0 miles
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)684-3781 0.0 PK 125 - Murphysboro Murphysboro High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 625 students
1.6 miles
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)687-2336 1.6 9-12 625 - Murphysboro Carruthers Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 452 students
2.0 miles
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)687-3231 2.0 3-5 452 - Murphysboro Murphysboro Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 440 students
3.1 miles
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)684-3041 3.1 6-8 440 - Murphysboro Cope Alternative School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 10 students
3.5 miles
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)684-2913 3.5 6-12 10
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