Washington-Monroe Elem School

Lincoln ESD 27
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
224 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Washington-Monroe Elementary School, located at 1002 Pekin St. in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lincoln Elementary School District 27. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build core competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop positive character traits and community engagement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Washington-Monroe is known for being an integral part of the small-town community fabric of Lincoln. The school focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the broader community to ensure student success. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school, focusing on the essential building blocks of lifelong learning and citizenship.
224
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (73.2%)
  • Two or More
    35 (15.6%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.1%)
  • Black
    8 (3.6%)
  • 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: Lincoln ESD 27
Phone: (217)732-4764
Website: http://washingtonmonroe.homestead.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
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 16
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 31
Gender Ratio
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