DEER PARK C C ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Deer Park C C Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Deer Park CCSD 82 school district, located in Ottawa, IL with about 98 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Deer Park C C Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Deer Park C C Elem School (Deer Park Community Consolidated Elementary School District 82) is a small, rural public school located in Ottawa, Illinois. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its intimate community atmosphere and its commitment to providing personalized attention in a focused academic environment. As a single-school district, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, maintaining a close-knit culture that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and a collaborative educational experience.

Academically, the school follows the Illinois State Learning Standards, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities. Because of its small size, the school is able to offer a nurturing setting that supports individual learning needs and encourages parental involvement. Located in a scenic area of LaSalle County, Deer Park C C Elem School is dedicated to fostering both the intellectual growth and the character development of its students within a safe and supportive rural setting.

For more information, contact Deer Park C C Elem School at (815) 434-6930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.