Clark Elementary School

464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080

www.sb320.org

185 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Clark Elementary School, located at 464 Oak Grove Ave in South Beloit, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the South Beloit Community Unit School District 320, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest students. The facility typically serves grades ranging from early childhood through the elementary level, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Clark Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive school culture. The staff works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding South Beloit area, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

185

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	58
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
106 (57.3%)
Hispanic
58 (31.4%)
Two or More
14 (7.6%)
Black
5 (2.7%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	County of Winnebago SD 320
Phone:	(815)389-2311
Website:	http://www.sb320.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 60