Pearl City Elementary School

www.pcwolves.net

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pearl City Elementary School, located in the small village of Pearl City, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Pearl City School District (Unit District #200), the school focuses on providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment tailored to the needs of its rural student population. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged children for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

Beyond academics, Pearl City Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the community. With its address established in the heart of Pearl City, the school often serves as a hub for local families, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate. The school prides itself on maintaining the small-town values of the region while striving to integrate essential educational resources to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and social growth.

213

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	30
Black	5
Two or More	8

White
170 (79.8%)
Hispanic
30 (14.1%)
Two or More
8 (3.8%)
Black
5 (2.3%)

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:	Pearl City CUSD 200
Phone:	(815)443-2715
Website:	http://www.pcwolves.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 26

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 24