Overview
McClernand Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 213 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Nøgle Fakta
SectorPublic
Skole TypeRegular
Level LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistriktSpringfield SD 186
County17167
By CitySpringfield
ZIP62702
Charter SchoolNo
MagnetskolenNo
Titel INo
NCES School ID173708003832
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment213
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.1%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian48.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.0%
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 %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)