McElvain School
Murphysboro, IL · Murphysboro CUSD 186
Regular public school · Grades PK · Rural, fringe
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618)684-3781NCES ID 172761006218Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 80 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2012, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2012 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 67.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 15.0% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Black | 17.4% | 11.2% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 3.8% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Typical home value $120K in zip 62966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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.