LOVEJOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lovejoy Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alton CUSD 11 school district, located in Alton, IL with about 247 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 19 teachers, Lovejoy Elem 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.

Lovejoy Elementary School, located at 1043 Tremont St in Alton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing various instructional strategies, the faculty and staff strive to prepare their young students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school plays a vital role in the Alton neighborhood, acting as a hub for local families and children. Lovejoy Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of resources and extracurricular initiatives. By maintaining a focus on character building and collaborative learning, the school seeks to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while becoming responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact Lovejoy Elem School at (618) 463-2057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.