Elverado Primary School serves 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Elverado Primary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elverado Primary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elverado Primary School?
107 students attend Elverado Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elverado Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elverado Primary School?
Elverado Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elverado Primary School offer ?
Elverado Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elverado Primary School part of?
Elverado Primary School is part of Elverado CUSD 196 School District.
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