BEECHER CITY GRADE SCHOOL

Beecher City Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beecher City CUSD 20 school district, located in Beecher City, IL with about 143 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 11 teachers, Beecher City Grade 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.

Beecher City Grade School is a public elementary school located in the small, rural community of Beecher City, Illinois. Serving the local Beecher City School District, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its small-town setting fosters a close-knit learning environment where community involvement and personalized attention are prioritized to support the academic and social development of its student body.

As part of a smaller school system, Beecher City Grade School emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between elementary and junior high education. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a standard curriculum supplemented by extracurricular opportunities typical of rural Illinois schools. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and community values, the institution serves as a central hub for families residing within the Beecher City area.

For more information, contact Beecher City Grade School at (618) 487-5108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

306 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414-0098
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BEECHER CITY GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Beecher City, IL with about 143 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
143
Teachers:
11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 143 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEECHER CITY GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.4%
Asian
2.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.