COBDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cobden Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cobden SUD 17 school district, located in Cobden, IL with about 213 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Cobden Elem 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.

Cobden Elementary School, located at 413 N. Appleknocker Drive in Cobden, Illinois, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. As part of the Cobden School District 17, the institution is deeply integrated into the small, rural character of the region. The school is known for its distinctive mascot, the "Appleknocker," a name that pays homage to the village’s rich history in the fruit-growing industry of Southern Illinois.

The school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Cobden Elementary works to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. Its commitment to the community is reflected in its identity as a central hub for childhood education in the area, helping to prepare students for their transition into the district’s junior high and high school programs.

For more information, contact Cobden Elem School at (618) 893-2311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.