Lena-Winslow Jr High School

Lena Winslow CUSD 202
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
173 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lena-Winslow Junior High School, located at 517 Fremont St in Lena, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical middle school transition years, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering personal growth and social development. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school prepares its students for the rigor of high school while emphasizing the value of community and character.

As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, Lena-Winslow Junior High often benefits from a community-focused atmosphere that encourages close relationships between students, staff, and families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to engage students in a well-rounded learning experience. By prioritizing both educational excellence and student well-being, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of Lena and the surrounding area.
173
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (89.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.9%)
  • Black
    4 (2.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.2%)
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: Lena Winslow CUSD 202
Phone: (815)369-2525
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
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 6 57
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pearl City Jr High School
Pearl City CUSD 200
58 Students
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062 (7.7 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th