OPDYKE-BELLE RIVE GRADE SCHOOL

Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5 school district, located in Opdyke, IL with about 155 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 15 teachers, Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School (District 5) is a small, rural public elementary school located in Opdyke, Illinois. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a tight-knit community institution focused on providing foundational education to the local area. Because of its size and location, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and the families they serve.

The school operates as a central pillar of the small community, typically focusing on core academic development, extracurricular involvement, and character education. As a rural district, it faces the common challenges and opportunities of smaller school systems, often prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where students receive more individualized attention than might be found in larger urban or suburban districts. It remains an essential provider of primary education for the students residing in the Opdyke and Belle Rive regions of Jefferson County.

For more information, contact Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch at (618) 756-2492 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.