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SchoolBelvidere, IL

Meehan Elementary School

Grades and ages

Grades K-5

Enrollment

667 students

Students per teacher

15.9 per full-time teacher

Tuition

Tuition-free

About Meehan Elementary School

Meehan Elementary in Belvidere serves kindergarten through fifth grade for District 100, and our dual language students learn literacy in both Spanish and English. Spanish language arts uses Benchmark Adelante, Estrellita phonics and other Spanish literacy resources, alongside Benchmark Advance for English language arts.

Students spend at least 60 minutes on math every day using enVision Mathematics, the same program the district uses through Algebra 2. Science comes from the Discovery Education Science Techbook and Mystery Science, and social and emotional learning is part of the K-5 curriculum.

For working families, before and after care is available through the Belvidere Family YMCA, with First Student buses transporting Meehan students, and through the Belvidere Park District. In summer, Meehan serves as a site for free breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Public
  • Elementary (K-5)

Specialties

  • Dual language (Spanish and English)

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Dual language program
  • Before and after care
  • Social emotional learning
  • Free summer meals

Programs

Programs at Meehan Elementary School

Other programs and supports

  • Dual language program
  • Before and after care
  • Social emotional learning
  • Free summer meals

School facts

Practical details for families

Students per Teacher
15.9 per full-time teacher
Students with IEPs
52 (9% of students)
Students with 504 Plans
7

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-free

  • Tuition-free public school

Enrollment

667 students

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Physical address

1401 E 6th St, Belvidere, IL 61008

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