Heyworth Elem School

www.husd4.org

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Heyworth Elementary School, located at 100 S. Joselyn St. in Heyworth, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Heyworth Community Unit School District #4, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on building strong relationships with students to ensure they meet grade-level benchmarks and prepare for their transition to middle school.

Beyond core curriculum instruction, Heyworth Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to engage young learners, encourage curiosity, and promote inclusivity. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic standards and the holistic well-being of its students, Heyworth Elementary remains a central hub for the town's youth, striving to create a positive and lasting impact on every child who walks through its doors.

472

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heyworth Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
408 (86.4%)
Hispanic
35 (7.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Heyworth CUSD 4
Phone:	(309)473-2822
Website:	http://www.husd4.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 45

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 76