JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson 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 422 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Jefferson 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.

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1400 N. Charles St. in Belleville, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Belleville School District 118. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on foundational academics, aiming to provide a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the early grades. The school is integrated into the broader Belleville educational system, which emphasizes community involvement and the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The facility itself is situated in a well-established area of Belleville, providing a centralized hub for local families. Like many schools in the district, Jefferson Elementary is dedicated to fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students to ensure academic success and personal development. By prioritizing consistent curriculum standards and inclusive classroom settings, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for the transition to middle school and beyond within the Belleville public school pathway.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elem School at (618) 233-3798 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.