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Towanda Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Towanda, Illinois · McLean County USD 5
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students193
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo
Towanda Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
193
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
12%-41.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Towanda Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Towanda, Illinois. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the McLean County USD 5 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMcLean County USD 5
County17113
CityTowanda
ZIP61776
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172862005556

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment193
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
10.1%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)