Seth Whitman Elem Sch

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622 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Seth Whitman Elementary School, located at 8989 Beloit Road in Belvidere, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Belvidere Community Unit School District 100. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on foundational learning, serving a diverse student population in the Boone County area. As a primary school, it emphasizes the development of core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also prioritizing social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure students receive personalized attention. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Seth Whitman often incorporates programs aimed at building student character and citizenship. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic readiness, the school serves as a critical stepping stone for children in the Belvidere district as they progress toward their middle school years.

622

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seth Whitman Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	250
Black	19
Asian	12
Two or More	14

White
327 (52.6%)
Hispanic
250 (40.2%)
Black
19 (3.1%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)

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:	Belvidere CUSD 100
Phone:	(815)544-3357
Website:	http://www.district100.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 43

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 102