GALLATIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gallatin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gallatin CUSD 7 school district, located in Junction, IL with about 302 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 23 teachers, Gallatin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Gallatin Elementary School, located at 5175 Highway 13 in Junction, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gallatin County School District. As a rural school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing primary education to students in the surrounding region. The school is committed to fostering an environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth among its elementary-age population.

The facility functions as a key hub for academic instruction in Southern Illinois, typically focusing on building strong literacy, mathematical, and foundational skills in a close-knit setting. By maintaining a smaller student body, Gallatin Elementary is able to provide a more personalized educational experience, allowing teachers to address individual student needs more effectively. The school remains an essential part of the Junction community, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Gallatin Elementary School at (618) 272-7008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.