DELAND-WELDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Deland-Weldon Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 school district, located in Weldon, IL with about 112 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 11 teachers, Deland-Weldon 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.

Deland-Weldon Elementary School, located in the rural community of Weldon, Illinois, serves as a focal point for primary education within the DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District #57. The school provides a small-town educational environment, emphasizing foundational learning and personal development for students in the elementary grade levels. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work in partnership to support student growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a community anchor for the residents of Piatt and DeWitt counties. It is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe and supportive climate that encourages social-emotional development alongside traditional core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. As part of a smaller rural district, DeLand-Weldon Elementary focuses on bridging the gap between localized community values and broader educational standards, ensuring that students are adequately prepared for their transition into the district’s junior high and high school programs.

For more information, contact Deland-Weldon Elem School at (217) 736-2401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.