Mercer County ELC
PublicPrekindergartenGrades PK
203 N Washington St, Joy, IL 61260 · (309) 584-5001 · Part of Mercer County School District 404
Students
66
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK
What stands out about Mercer County ELC
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18.5% since 2022–23
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
Location
Directions ↗203 N Washington St, Joy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K66
Enrollment over time
81’22
83’23
66’24
Down 18.5% since 2022–23.
Who goes here
White 91%Black 5%Asian 3%Hispanic 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Mercer County ELC from Millersburg Township families.
Other schools in Mercer County School District 404
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.