School Overview
Farmingdale Elementary School, located in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8. Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for early childhood and primary education. It is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging students to participate in a variety of school activities that promote community engagement and personal responsibility.

As part of a smaller school district, Farmingdale Elementary is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student success. The school prioritizes small-group instruction and individualized attention to ensure that students build a strong educational baseline before transitioning to the district's middle and high school levels. By maintaining a focus on core competencies and character education, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic challenges while upholding the values of the Pleasant Plains community.
485
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmingdale Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White448
Hispanic15
Black5
Asian3
Two or More11
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    448 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.3%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
Phone: (217)626-1221
Website: http://www.ppcusd8.org/fe/index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmingdale Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten100
Grade 174
Grade 294
Grade 385
Grade 498
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmingdale Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24249.9%
Male24350.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)