Enrollment
64
Elementary
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MURPHYSBORO CUSD 186·NCES 172761006218
McElvain School
593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · (618) 684-3781 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL64 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
62 students
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 64 | 100% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Murphysboro CUSD 186. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McElvain School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McElvain School this school | 64 | 96.9% | N/A |
| Grand Prairie Elementary School Centralia | 63 | 96.8% | 29.9% |
| Buncombe Cons School Buncombe | 51 | 94.1% | 24.8% |
| Creative Center for Children Paris | 73 | 91.8% | N/A |
| Dongola Elementary School Dongola | 108 | 100.0% | 23.0% |
| North Wamac Grade School Centralia | 122 | 92.6% | 41.2% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McElvain School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 64 | #2,391 of 2,419 | #12 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
64
-7 (-10%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 64 | N/A | N/A | 97% (62) |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 1.5 | 53.3:1 | 70% (56) |
| 2022-23 | 83 | 1.5 | 55.3:1 | 63% (52) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 100 | 5 | 20.0:1 | 13% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 124 | 5 | 24.8:1 | 93% (115) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McElvain School.
About McElvain School
In Murphysboro, Illinois, part of Jackson County, McElvain School is an elementary school. The latest federal count shows 64 students in pre-K. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois, enrollment here is 83% lower.
Murphysboro CUSD 186, which runs McElvain School, has 5 schools and 1,877 students.
Roughly 75% of students at McElvain School are White. Other groups include 13% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 6% Black. The county population is about 73% White, within a few points of the school. Pick two students at random and there is a 41% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 97%. The rate at public schools in Jackson County averages 73%, lower than here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Jackson County show that the median household income is $48,763, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Besides McElvain School, Jackson County has 31 other public schools.
Nearby, Murphysboro High School is about 1.8 miles away. Within five miles of McElvain School, there are 4 other public schools.
The federal government classifies McElvain School's location as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment is down 10% from 2020-21, when McElvain School had 71 students, to 2024-25, when it had 64.
Discussions about McElvain School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,064
Census ACS
Median income
$48,763
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
6,811 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Murphysboro CUSD 186
- Murphysboro High SchoolHigh · 565 students
- Carruthers Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Murphysboro Middle SchoolMiddle · 422 students
- Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrElementary · 400 students
Other schools in Murphysboro
- Murphysboro High SchoolHigh · 565 students
- Carruthers Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Murphysboro Middle SchoolMiddle · 422 students
- Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrElementary · 400 students
- Cope Alternative SchoolHigh
- Five County Regional AlternativeHigh
Nearby schools
- Murphysboro High School1.8 mi · 565
- Carruthers Elementary School1.9 mi · 426
- Murphysboro Middle School3.2 mi · 422
- Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr3.5 mi · 400
- DeSoto Elementary School6.4 mi · 198
- Elverado Intermediate School6.7 mi · 75
Frequently asked questions
About McElvain SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at McElvain School?
McElvain School enrolls approximately 64 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does McElvain School serve?
McElvain School serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McElvain School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McElvain School is approximately not reported (0 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at McElvain School?
Student demographics at McElvain School are roughly 75% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 13% Two or more.
Is McElvain School public or private?
McElvain School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Murphysboro CUSD 186.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.