Lovington Grade School

330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937

www.cusd305.org

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lovington Grade School, located at 330 S. High St. in Lovington, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lovington Community Unit School District #303. As a small-town school, it functions as the primary hub for early childhood and elementary education, fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. The school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic and social base for its students, emphasizing core curriculum while encouraging community involvement.

Beyond its academic focus, Lovington Grade School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the local community. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and residents, the school creates a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle and high school. Its location in the heart of Lovington underscores its status as a central pillar of the district, committed to nurturing the growth and development of the area's youngest learners in a safe and structured setting.

148

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lovington Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
139 (93.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.7%)
Two or More
4 (2.7%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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:	Arthur CUSD 305
Phone:	(217)873-4318
Website:	http://www.cusd305.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 17

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 16