Mt Zion Elem School

www.mtzion.k12.il.us

359 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Mt. Zion Elementary School, located at 725 W. Main St. in Mount Zion, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mt. Zion Community Unit School District #3. Catering to students in the early stages of their education, the school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young students for future success as they transition through the district’s grade levels.

The school is a central part of the close-knit Mount Zion community, benefiting from strong local involvement and a dedicated teaching staff focused on student-centered instruction. With an emphasis on building a solid educational base, Mt. Zion Elementary utilizes modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children can grow, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.

359

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Zion Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	23

White
322 (89.7%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Hispanic
7 (1.9%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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 Zion CUSD 3
Phone:	(217)864-3631
Website:	http://www.mtzion.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Grade 2 178

Grade 3 181