CERRO GORDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cerro Gordo Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 school district, located in Cerro Gordo, IL with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Cerro Gordo Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Cerro Gordo Elementary School, located in the small village of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District #100, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for students in their early academic years. By emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s secondary education system.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small, rural community, often serving as a central hub for student growth and parental involvement. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, Cerro Gordo Elementary focuses on meeting the individual needs of its students. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and community belonging while ensuring that every child is equipped with the essential tools needed for their ongoing educational journey.

For more information, contact Cerro Gordo Elem School at (217) 763-2551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.