Overview
McElvain School is a public school in Murphysboro, Illinois. The school enrolls 64 students. It is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 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.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
80:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
DistrictMurphysboro CUSD 186
County17077
CityMurphysboro
ZIP62966
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172761006218
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment64
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American3.8%
Asian16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %97%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)