ALWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AlWood Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AlWood CUSD 225 school district, located in Alpha, IL with about 194 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, AlWood Elem 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.

AlWood Elementary School, located in the small village of Alpha, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the AlWood Community Unit School District 225. As a rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a personalized learning environment that focuses on the core academic and social-emotional development of students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students to foster a supportive and engaging classroom experience.

Academically, the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, AlWood Elementary is able to maintain smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a tailored approach to student needs. The school remains committed to maintaining the values of the surrounding agricultural community while providing modern educational resources to help students succeed in an increasingly digital world.

For more information, contact AlWood Elem School at (309) 629-5011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.