BETHALTO EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Bethalto East Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethalto CUSD 8 school district, located in Bethalto, IL with about 402 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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, Bethalto East Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Bethalto East Primary School, located at 309 Albers Place in Bethalto, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. The school is specifically dedicated to the needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically housing students in early childhood programs, preschool, and kindergarten. By focusing exclusively on this developmental stage, the school creates a specialized environment designed to introduce children to the structure of a classroom while fostering foundational academic and social-emotional skills.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a nurturing and engaging atmosphere that prepares students for the transition into elementary school. Its curriculum and activities are tailored to support early literacy, numeracy, and cooperative play, ensuring that children build a strong educational base. As part of the broader Bethalto school community, Bethalto East plays a critical role in the district’s "Eagle" identity, working closely with families to support early childhood development and set a positive trajectory for each student's long-term academic journey.

For more information, contact Bethalto East Primary School at (618) 377-7250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.