Eastland Elementary School

Eastland CUSD 308
601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078
433 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Eastland Elementary School, located at 601 S. Chestnut St. in Shannon, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Eastland Community Unit School District 308. As a community-focused school, it provides primary education for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster early childhood development and essential academic growth. The school is known for its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families can collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students.

Beyond core curriculum offerings, Eastland Elementary focuses on building a strong educational base by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional learning. The school is part of a district that prides itself on community involvement and preparing students for the transition to the middle and high school levels. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and utilizing the resources of the Shannon community, the school aims to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment for its youngest learners.
433
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    390 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.8%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Eastland CUSD 308
Phone: (815)864-2300
Website: http://www.eastland308.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
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

* 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 64
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 58
Gender Ratio
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