HENRY-SENACHWINE GRADE SCHOOL

Henry-Senachwine Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 school district, located in Henry, IL with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 32 teachers, Henry-Senachwine Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Henry-Senachwine Grade School, located in Henry, Illinois, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Henry-Senachwine Community Unit School District 5. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused environment where educators strive to provide foundational academic instruction tailored to the needs of local students. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the upper elementary/middle school grades, fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to bridge the gap between early childhood learning and the transition to high school.

The institution is deeply integrated into the culture of the Henry community, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students develop both academically and socially. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and local extracurricular involvement, Henry-Senachwine Grade School aims to prepare its youth for future educational challenges while upholding the values of the surrounding Marshall County area. Its location on Richard Street places it at the heart of the district’s efforts to provide equitable and accessible public education to families in the region.

For more information, contact Henry-Senachwine Grade School at (309) 364-2531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.