JEFFERSON ATTENDANCE CENTER

Jefferson Attendance Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carmi-White County CUSD 5 school district, located in Carmi, IL with about 209 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 12 teachers, Jefferson Attendance Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Attendance Center, located in Carmi, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. As an attendance center, it plays a specific role in the district’s overall grade-level structure, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary education. The school is integrated into the close-knit community of Carmi, providing a localized learning environment designed to support the academic and social development of young students in the region.

The school is characterized by a commitment to the fundamental principles of public education, aiming to build strong literacy and numeracy skills in its pupils. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused setting at its 4th Street location, Jefferson Attendance Center fosters a supportive atmosphere where students can transition through their formative years. It remains an integral part of the local educational pipeline, preparing children for advancement into the district’s upper elementary and secondary schools while upholding the educational standards of the Carmi-White County district.

For more information, contact Jefferson Attendance Center at (618) 382-7016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.