Banner Elementary School

375 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Banner Elementary School, located in Dunlap, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323, the school is well-known for its strong academic standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community environment. It serves as a foundational institution within the Dunlap area, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the formative years of a child’s education.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Banner Elementary emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular opportunities. Its location on North Allen Road places it in a quiet, accessible setting, making it a cornerstone for local families who value the district’s reputation for providing high-quality educational experiences and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

375

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	23
Black	25
Asian	44
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
254 (67.7%)
Asian
44 (11.7%)
Two or More
27 (7.2%)
Black
25 (6.7%)
Hispanic
23 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Dunlap CUSD 323
Phone:	(309)243-7774
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 1

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 1