Iles Elem School

www.sps186.org/o/iles/

414 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Iles Elementary School, located in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school within the Springfield Public Schools (District 186) that serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is widely recognized in the community for its specialized academic focus, as it serves as a magnet school for gifted and talented students. The school places a heavy emphasis on accelerated learning, critical thinking, and an enriched curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students beyond the standard classroom experience.

Beyond its academic rigor, Iles Elementary is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community environment. Despite its status as a magnet program that draws students from across the district, the school maintains a traditional neighborhood feel, often characterized by strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. By balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional development, Iles aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in advanced middle and high school programs.

414

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iles Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	18
Black	57
Asian	98
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
190 (46.0%)
Asian
98 (23.7%)
Black
57 (13.8%)
Two or More
48 (11.6%)
Hispanic
18 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3226
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/iles/
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Iles Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Iles Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	48.1%
Male	214	51.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)