Alhambra Primary School

302 W Main St
Alhambra, IL 62001

www.highlandcusd5.org/ae

156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Alhambra Primary School, located at 302 W Main St in Alhambra, Illinois, is a community-focused educational institution serving the youngest learners in the Highland Community Unit School District No. 5. As a primary school, it emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the creation of a nurturing environment tailored to early childhood education. The school plays a central role in the small village of Alhambra, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to support student success.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community and providing a safe, structured space for children as they begin their educational journeys. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, Alhambra Primary aims to prepare its students for the transition to intermediate grade levels within the district. The facility reflects the district’s dedication to maintaining accessible, local schooling options that keep students connected to their immediate surroundings while benefiting from the resources of a larger school district.

156

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alhambra Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
150 (96.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
Hispanic
2 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Highland CUSD 5
Phone:	(618)488-2200
Website:	http://www.highlandcusd5.org/ae
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 34