Manteno Elem School

mes.manteno5.org/

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Manteno Elementary School, located at 555 W. Cook St. in Manteno, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Manteno Community Unit School District 5. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing both core academic subjects and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while cultivating a sense of community pride and personal responsibility among its students.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and collaboration between faculty, parents, and the broader Manteno community. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character building, Manteno Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages curiosity and academic growth. Its location in a smaller, tight-knit community allows for a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the attention and resources necessary to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

694

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manteno Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	100
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	39

White
539 (77.7%)
Hispanic
100 (14.4%)
Two or More
39 (5.6%)
Black
14 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Manteno CUSD 5
Phone:	(815)928-7200
Website:	http://mes.manteno5.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 95

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 113