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McElvain School

Murphysboro, IL · Murphysboro CUSD 186 · Grades PK

Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)

80
Students
2023–24 enrollment
80:1
Student / teacher ratio
98%
Free / reduced-price lunch
low-income indicator

McElvain School ranking

Not enough test data to rank this school.

McElvain School students

Racial and ethnic breakdown of 80 students (202324, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013

White68%Black11%Two+15%
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White 68%Black 11%Two or more races 15%9%12%76%20132023
GroupTrend20132023Change
White12.2%67.5% 55.3 pts
Two or more races76.4%15.0% 61.4 pts
Black2.4%11.2% 8.8 pts
Hispanic8.9%3.8% 5.1 pts
Asian0.0%2.5% 2.5 pts

Homes near McElvain School

Typical home value $120K in zip 62966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009

$34K$68K$103K$137K$111K2009201520202025

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Frequently asked questions

What school district is McElvain School in?

McElvain School is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Is McElvain School a good school?

McElvain School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.

What is the racial makeup of McElvain School?

White 68%, Two or more races 15%, Black 11%, Hispanic 4% (80 students, 2023–24).

How much do homes near McElvain School cost?

The typical home value in zip code 62966 is $120K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).

Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.