Tri-C Elementary School

www.cartervillelions.org

650 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Tri-C Elementary School, located at 1405 W Grand Ave in Carterville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Carterville Community Unit School District #5, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young students. The facility is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, offering a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students can transition successfully from their earliest years of schooling into higher grade levels. With a focus on community involvement and student well-being, Tri-C Elementary works closely with families and educators to ensure that each child receives the necessary attention and resources to succeed. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for their future academic endeavors and personal growth within the Carterville community.

650

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-C Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	31
Black	26
Asian	20
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
531 (81.7%)
Two or More
40 (6.2%)
Hispanic
31 (4.8%)
Black
26 (4.0%)
Asian
20 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Carterville CUSD 5
Phone:	(618)985-8742
Website:	http://www.cartervillelions.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 198