Mount Pulaski Elem School

Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Mount Pulaski Elementary School, located at 119 N. Garden St. in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local educational community. As a primary institution within the Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where individual student progress and character development are prioritized alongside core curriculum standards.

The facility reflects the values of the surrounding Logan County community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining manageable class sizes and encouraging active participation in school life, Mount Pulaski Elementary aims to prepare its students both academically and socially for their eventual transition to the district’s middle and high school programs. It remains a focal point for the town, striving to balance traditional educational values with the necessary tools for success in a modern academic landscape.
369
Total Students
30.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    344 (93.2%)
  • Black
    9 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
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: Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Phone: (217)792-7220
Website: http://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
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 52
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 36
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
288 Students
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th