Pleasant Acres Elem School

www.rcs137.org

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Acres Elementary School, located at 1625 Short St in Rantoul, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Rantoul City School District 137. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school typically serves students in the early grades, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and character education. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and community involvement, Pleasant Acres aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. The school works closely with families and the broader Rantoul community to ensure that students receive the resources and support necessary to meet their academic milestones.

293

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Acres Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	148
Black	78
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
148 (50.5%)
Black
78 (26.6%)
White
32 (10.9%)
Two or More
31 (10.6%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Rantoul City SD 137
Phone:	(217)893-5402
Website:	http://www.rcs137.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 33