Herscher Intermediate Sch

Herscher CUSD 2
391 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
391 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 5th
School Overview
Herscher Intermediate School is a public school located in the village of Herscher, Illinois, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Herscher Community Unit School District 2, the school acts as a transitional educational hub, bridging the gap between early primary education and the middle school years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in its young student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Herscher Intermediate is known for being an integral part of the small-town community fabric. The district as a whole maintains a focus on student achievement and community involvement, providing a range of extracurricular opportunities and resources to help students succeed. By maintaining a localized approach to education, the school strives to provide a personalized experience that prepares its students for the academic challenges of the higher grade levels within the district.
391
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    351 (89.8%)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • 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: Herscher CUSD 2
Phone: (815)426-2242
Website: http://www.hcusd2.org
Grade Range: 2nd - 5th
Total Students: 391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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
Grade 2 129
Grade 3 123
Grade 4 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bonfield Grade School
Herscher CUSD 2
285 Students
522 E Smith St
Bonfield, IL 60913 (6.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st