Irving Elem School

242 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Irving Elementary School is located at 609 W Central Blvd in Kewanee, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kewanee Community Unit School District 229. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in their foundational years. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, Irving Elementary focuses on building the essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for students to succeed as they progress through their academic careers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Irving Elementary is known for its role in the tight-knit Kewanee community. The school emphasizes character development and community engagement, often working to create partnerships between staff, students, and families to enhance the overall learning experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging environment that prepares young learners for the challenges and opportunities of middle school and beyond.

242

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	65
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
137 (56.6%)
Hispanic
65 (26.9%)
Two or More
25 (10.3%)
Black
14 (5.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Kewanee CUSD 229
Phone:	(309)853-3013
Website:	http://kcud229.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 123