Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch

Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch, a reasonably sized elementary school in Warrensburg, Illinois, operated by Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11, instructs 475 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 25% larger than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Within Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11, which oversees 3 schools and 1,014 students, Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch shows that nearly all students (83%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 8% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 4% Black. By comparison, Macon County as a whole is about 74% White, so the school skews meaningfully more White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch records 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average. About 52% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Macon County runs at roughly 61%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 41.6%; this one delivers 56.1%, a residual of +14.5 points.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Macon County) shows that median household income runs about $62,666, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Macon County's 43 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,702 students), Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Warrensburg-Latham Middle Sch, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 32.2%.

Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 11%: 429 students in 2018 compared to 475 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 89% to 83%.

On the community side, the feed for Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.