Below Average
#3017 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mcelvain School
School · Murphysboro Cusd 186 · Murphysboro, IL
A Murphysboro Cusd 186 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- 80:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcelvain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murphysboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,242
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Murphysboro Cusd 186
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcelvain School is listed in Murphysboro CUSD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcelvain School
Mcelvain School is a public school in Murphysboro, IL, part of Murphysboro Cusd 186, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 80:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,017 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcelvain School
What grades does Mcelvain School serve?
Mcelvain School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcelvain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcelvain School is 80:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcelvain School rank in IL?
Mcelvain School ranks #3,017 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mcelvain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcelvain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mcelvain School a charter school?
No, Mcelvain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcelvain School a Title I school?
No, Mcelvain School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcelvain School?
70.0% of students at Mcelvain School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 80:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (618) 684-3781
- Area population (ZIP 62966)
- 13,995
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62966; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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