Raymond Grade School

www.panhandleschools.com

115 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Raymond Grade School, located at 505 N. Prairie St. in Raymond, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Panhandle Community Unit School District #2. The school provides foundational education for elementary-aged children, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic development, social growth, and community involvement. Being situated in a small, rural setting, the school is known for its close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents work collaboratively to create a personalized learning experience.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on character building and student engagement. As a vital part of the Raymond community, the school acts as a hub for local families, often prioritizing a safe and welcoming space that reflects the values of its surrounding area. By focusing on smaller class environments and individualized attention, Raymond Grade School strives to ensure that every student receives the support necessary to thrive throughout their primary education years.

115

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	8
Two or More	6

White
101 (87.8%)
Hispanic
8 (7.0%)
Two or More
6 (5.2%)

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:	Panhandle CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)229-4215
Website:	http://www.panhandleschools.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 27