ATWOOD-HAMMOND GRADE SCHOOL

Atwood-Hammond Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Arthur CUSD 305 school district, located in Atwood, IL with about 280 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 25 teachers, Atwood-Hammond 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.

Atwood-Hammond Grade School, located in the small village of Atwood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Atwood-Hammond school district, the school focuses on providing core elementary and middle-grade education, fostering a close-knit learning environment typical of rural Midwestern districts. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to higher secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Atwood community, serving as a hub for both educational activities and local events. With its central location on North Illinois Street, it maintains a small-school atmosphere that prioritizes individualized attention and community involvement. Through its commitment to a supportive classroom environment, Atwood-Hammond Grade School strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding rural families.

For more information, contact Atwood-Hammond Grade School at (217) 578-2229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.