DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Douglas Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belleville SD 118 school district, located in Belleville, IL with about 253 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Douglas Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Douglas Elementary School is located at 125 Carlyle Avenue in Belleville, Illinois, and serves as a public primary education facility within the Belleville School District 118. The school is situated in a central residential area of Belleville, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. Like other schools in the district, Douglas Elementary is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

The school generally emphasizes a comprehensive core curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular activities to encourage student participation and school spirit. As part of a well-established district, Douglas Elementary benefits from the administrative resources and community support systems prevalent in Belleville. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding current performance ratings, specific classroom programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the official Belleville District 118 website.

For more information, contact Douglas Elem School at (618) 233-2417 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.