Larsen Middle School

570 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Larsen Middle School, located at 665 Dundee Avenue in Elgin, Illinois, serves as a public middle school within School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school plays a central role in the local Elgin community, providing an educational environment for students in the middle grades. As part of a diverse and expansive district, Larsen Middle School is tasked with navigating a wide range of academic needs, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school years. Like many schools in the U-46 district, Larsen emphasizes inclusivity and supports a diverse student population with varying backgrounds and learning styles. Through a combination of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and preparation for future educational success.

570

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larsen Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	454
Black	26
Asian	34
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
454 (79.6%)
White
42 (7.4%)
Asian
34 (6.0%)
Black
26 (4.6%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5250
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/larsen
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 7 301

Grade 8 269