St Joseph Elem School

www.stjoe.k12.il.us/grade-school

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

St. Joseph Elementary School, located in Saint Joseph, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within its local community. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills for young students in the Champaign County area. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an active role in the small-town community of Saint Joseph. By fostering partnerships between students, parents, and local stakeholders, the school maintains a neighborhood-focused culture that prioritizes student well-being and engagement. With a goal of balancing traditional instruction with modern educational needs, St. Joseph Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its student body.

423

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Joseph Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	4

White
397 (93.9%)
Hispanic
12 (2.8%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)

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:	St Joseph CCSD 169
Phone:	(217)469-2291
Website:	http://www.stjoe.k12.il.us/grade-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 34

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87