Shirland C C School

Shirland C C School is a public elementary school in Shirland, IL, part of the Shirland CCSD 134. The school serves approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 94.3th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math and 49% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $46,176, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 105 students, Shirland C C School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Shirland C C School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Shirland C C School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.