Balmoral Elem Sch

www.cm201u.org

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Balmoral Elementary School, located in Crete, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Crete-Monee School District 201-U. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

Beyond its academic mission, Balmoral Elementary functions as a key community hub, emphasizing the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Crete area. The school typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active participation in both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. With a commitment to maintaining high standards for student achievement and character development, Balmoral Elementary strives to provide a nurturing setting that meets the diverse needs of the children it serves.

472

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balmoral Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	134
Black	209
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Black
209 (44.3%)
Hispanic
134 (28.4%)
White
85 (18.0%)
Two or More
40 (8.5%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Crete Monee CUSD 201U
Phone:	(708)367-2500
Website:	http://www.cm201u.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 86

Grade 7 1