MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Monroe Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C school district, located in Casey, IL with about 490 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Monroe Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monroe Elementary School, located at 301 E Monroe Ave in Casey, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District CUSD 4. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social development for students in the local community. The school plays a vital role in the town’s educational framework, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young students for their transition into middle and high school levels.

Geographically situated in the heart of Casey, the school is an integral part of the small-town community culture. Because of its location within a smaller district, Monroe Elementary typically benefits from a close-knit school climate where faculty and staff are often deeply engaged with both students and their families. The school adheres to Illinois state educational standards, striving to balance essential curriculum requirements with the specific needs of the local student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and community involvement.

For more information, contact Monroe Elem School at (217) 932-2178 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.