Jean McNair Elementary School

www.winnebagoschools.org

252 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jean McNair Elementary School is a public school located in Winnebago, Illinois, serving students in the Winnebago Community Unit School District 323. As a foundational part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves as a primary learning hub for younger children in the community, emphasizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and the development of essential interpersonal skills needed for success in later grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Winnebago, focusing on a student-centered approach that encourages parent and community involvement. By leveraging a collaborative atmosphere among faculty, staff, and families, Jean McNair Elementary strives to create a supportive culture where students feel safe and engaged. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

252

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jean McNair Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	26
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
203 (80.6%)
Hispanic
26 (10.3%)
Two or More
15 (6.0%)
Black
7 (2.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Winnebago CUSD 323
Phone:	(815)335-1607
Website:	http://www.winnebagoschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jean McNair Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	3
Grade 2	1
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jean McNair Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	129	51.2%
Male	123	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Dorothy Simon Elem School

Winnebago CUSD 323

297 Students

309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd