Flora Elementary School

(618)662-2014

www.floraschools.com

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flora Elementary School, located at 445 Emory St in Flora, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Flora Community Unit School District 35. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of students in the early stages of their education. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also prioritizing the development of character and community values among its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Flora Elementary plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Flora, IL. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, often facilitating community engagement through extracurricular activities, parent-teacher partnerships, and local school events. By focusing on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the district’s educational system.

672

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flora Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	41
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
604 (89.9%)
Hispanic
41 (6.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.2%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Flora CUSD 35
Phone:	(618)662-2014
Website:	http://www.floraschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 124

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 85