BARTELSO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bartelso Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bartelso SD 57 school district, located in Bartelso, IL with about 183 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 12 teachers, Bartelso Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Bartelso Elementary School, located in the small village of Bartelso, Illinois, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community. As a small, rural school district, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in a close-knit, supportive environment. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, where the small class sizes allow for individualized attention and a more personalized approach to student learning.

The school operates as the heart of the Bartelso area, emphasizing both academic development and the social growth of its students. By maintaining a traditional educational focus, Bartelso Elementary prepares its pupils for the transition to secondary education while upholding the values of a tight-knit Midwestern community. It remains a focal point for local families, prioritizing a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement and local pride.

For more information, contact Bartelso Elem School at (618) 765-2164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.