CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caledonia Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belvidere CUSD 100 school district, located in Caledonia, IL with about 348 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 25 teachers, Caledonia Elem 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.

Caledonia Elementary School is located in the small village of Caledonia, Illinois, serving as a primary educational anchor for its local community. As part of the North Boone Community Unit School District 200, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning. Its location in a rural setting allows for a close-knit school culture where teachers and staff often maintain strong relationships with students and their families.

The school generally focuses on creating a comprehensive early learning experience, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. While maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Caledonia Elementary incorporates modern educational standards to ensure students meet state benchmarks in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing community involvement and a welcoming classroom climate, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while providing them with the essential resources needed to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Caledonia Elem School at (815) 547-1977 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.