Unity Elementary School
296 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Unity Elementary School, located at 136 W Washington St in Mendon, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Unity Community Unit School District #4. As a hub for local families, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum for primary-grade students, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.
The school is well-regarded for its role in the small, tight-knit Mendon community, where it benefits from a collaborative relationship between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and local residents. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Unity Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded school experience, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and fostering a sense of school pride. Its location in Mendon allows it to function as a focal point for the region, maintaining the district’s tradition of focusing on individual student achievement within a safe and nurturing rural school setting.
The school is well-regarded for its role in the small, tight-knit Mendon community, where it benefits from a collaborative relationship between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and local residents. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Unity Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded school experience, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and fostering a sense of school pride. Its location in Mendon allows it to function as a focal point for the region, maintaining the district’s tradition of focusing on individual student achievement within a safe and nurturing rural school setting.
296
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 290 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White290 (98.0%)
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Hispanic3 (1.0%)
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Two or More2 (0.7%)
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Black1 (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: | CUSD 4 |
| Phone: | (217)936-2512 |
| Website: | http://www.cusd4.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 296 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
40
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
42
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
54
Grade 4
53
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Grade 1 | 42 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 54 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 145 | 49% |
| Male | 151 | 51% |