Farmingdale Elem School
485 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 448 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White448 (92.4%)
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Hispanic15 (3.1%)
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Two or More11 (2.3%)
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Black5 (1.0%)
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Asian3 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 100 |
| Grade 1 | 74 |
| Grade 2 | 94 |
| Grade 3 | 85 |
| Grade 4 | 98 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 242 | 49.9% |
| Male | 243 | 50.1% |
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