CHANEY-MONGE SCHOOL

Chaney-Monge School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chaney-Monge SD 88 school district, located in Crest Hill, IL with about 437 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 27 teachers, Chaney-Monge 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.

Chaney-Monge School, located at 400 Elsie Ave in Crest Hill, Illinois, serves as a central hub for the Chaney-Monge School District 88. As a smaller district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade can build strong, consistent relationships with both their peers and faculty throughout their formative years. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by utilizing a localized approach to education, allowing for personalized attention and active parental involvement. By maintaining a single-building campus, Chaney-Monge creates a unique educational setting where the transition from primary to middle school happens within a familiar and supportive environment. This structure allows the school to effectively tailor its resources to the specific needs of the Crest Hill community, ensuring that students remain engaged as they work toward meeting state academic standards and developing essential life skills.

For more information, contact Chaney-Monge School at (815) 722-6673 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.