Okaw Valley Elementary School

319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914

www.okawvalley.org

170 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Okaw Valley Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Bethany, Illinois. Serving as a central part of the Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging the social and emotional development necessary for lifelong success.

As a small-town school, Okaw Valley Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students, staff, and parents collaborate to enhance the educational experience. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with a nurturing approach, the school strives to prepare its young learners to transition successfully into the district’s middle and high school programs.

170

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Okaw Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
166 (97.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)
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:	Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Phone:	(217)665-3541
Website:	http://www.okawvalley.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 32

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 36