COWDEN-HERRICK GRADE SCHOOL

Cowden-Herrick Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A school district, located in Herrick, IL with about 148 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 13 teachers, Cowden-Herrick Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Cowden-Herrick Grade School, located at 301 N Broadway St in Herrick, Illinois, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local area. By maintaining a close-knit learning environment, the school focuses on fostering individual student growth while upholding the educational standards required by the state of Illinois.

The school plays a vital role in the community by offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their transition into secondary education. Its location in Herrick reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-based learning opportunities for families in the region. Through a combination of core academics and a supportive faculty, Cowden-Herrick Grade School strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages both personal development and academic achievement for its young learners.

For more information, contact Cowden-Herrick Grade School at (618) 428-5223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.