Riddle Elementary School

4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

www.mattoon.k12.il.us

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riddle Elementary School, located at 4201 Western Ave in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during their formative elementary years.

As a central part of the Mattoon community, Riddle Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both parents and local stakeholders. The school aims to prepare students for future academic success by providing a structured curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a variety of resources designed to help children reach their full potential within a welcoming and inclusive campus atmosphere.

589

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riddle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	39
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

White
466 (79.1%)
Two or More
61 (10.4%)
Hispanic
39 (6.6%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Mattoon CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)238-3800
Website:	http://www.mattoon.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 1

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 96