JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley SD 87 school district, located in Bellwood, IL with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 26 teachers, Jefferson Primary 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 Primary School, located at 225 46th Ave in Bellwood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bellwood School District 88 community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to the early development of young learners, typically focusing on providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional learning, and the building of essential foundational skills in literacy and mathematics during the formative years of a child's education.

The school operates as a central hub for the neighborhood, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to support student success. By prioritizing a structured yet inclusive curriculum, Jefferson Primary strives to prepare its students for their transition into intermediate schooling, ensuring they possess the core competencies and confidence necessary for long-term academic achievement in a diverse and evolving school district.

For more information, contact Jefferson Primary School at (708) 449-3165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.