BUNCOMBE CONS SCHOOL

Buncombe Cons School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buncombe Cons SD 43 school district, located in Buncombe, IL with about 62 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 6 teachers, Buncombe Cons School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Based on the location and official school district records, here is a summary description of the Buncombe Consolidated School:

Buncombe Consolidated School (District 43) is a small, rural public elementary school located in the village of Buncombe, Illinois. Serving the local community in Johnson County, the school typically provides education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Because of its rural setting, the school functions as a tight-knit educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a localized approach to student development that emphasizes community involvement and individualized attention.

As a consolidated district, Buncombe serves as the foundational educational hub for the immediate area, preparing its students for transition into larger regional high schools. The school reflects the character of southern Illinois' small towns, focusing on core academic standards while maintaining the traditional values and social structure often found in limited-enrollment, rural public school systems.

For more information, contact Buncombe Cons School at (618) 658-8830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.