APOLLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Apollo Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County School District 404 school district, located in Aledo, IL with about 342 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 21 teachers, Apollo 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.

Apollo Elementary School, located at 801 SW 9th St in Aledo, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Mercer County School District. As a pillar of the Aledo community, the school focuses on fostering early academic development and social growth for students in the elementary grades. The facility is centrally located in a small-town setting, providing a stable and focused environment intended to support the foundational learning needs of local children.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the standard curriculum, Apollo Elementary typically prioritizes a supportive classroom culture that encourages community involvement and personal responsibility. By maintaining a scale appropriate for the Aledo area, the school aims to offer personalized attention and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding district to ensure student success.

For more information, contact Apollo Elem School at (309) 582-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.