United North Elementary School in Alexis, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

United North Elementary School is a rural public school in Alexis, Illinois that is part of United Community Unit School District 304. It serves 249 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

249 Students

21 Teachers

411 W Hunt Ave

Alexis, IL 61412 View local requests

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United North Elementary School Demographics

57%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

United North Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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