Tonica Grade School

535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370

www.tonicagradeschool.org

98 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Tonica Grade School, located in the rural community of Tonica, Illinois, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in the area. As a small, community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families. The curriculum is designed to build a solid academic foundation while preparing students for the transition to high school, often focusing on core subjects supplemented by extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tonica Grade School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Tonica community. The school environment is characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where staff are dedicated to student development and character building. By maintaining a supportive and safe educational setting, the school strives to ensure that every student receives individual attention, helping them develop both the skills and confidence necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tonica Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	12
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
84 (85.7%)
Hispanic
12 (12.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0%)

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:	Tonica CCSD 79
Phone:	(815)442-3420
Website:	http://www.tonicagradeschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
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 3

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 11