C R Hanna Elem School

www.orionschools.us

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.R. Hanna Elementary School, located in Orion, Illinois, serves as the primary primary education hub for the Orion Community Unit School District #223. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that is characteristic of the Orion area.

Beyond core academics, C.R. Hanna places a high value on the social and emotional growth of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, striving to create a partnership between home and school that enhances the overall educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, C.R. Hanna Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, focused on helping every child reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

434

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C R Hanna Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
415 (95.6%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

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:	Orion CUSD 223
Phone:	(309)526-3386
Website:	http://www.orionschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 22

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69