DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DeSoto Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeSoto Cons SD 86 school district, located in De Soto, IL with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 16 teachers, DeSoto Elementary 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.

DeSoto Elementary School, located at 311 Hurst Road in De Soto, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social development for students in their formative years. The school is part of a small-town setting, often characterized by a close-knit environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students transition through early grade levels and prepare for middle school education.

The school functions as a focal point for families in the De Soto area, emphasizing community involvement and a supportive learning atmosphere. By offering a standardized curriculum in a rural/suburban district, the school aims to foster both academic achievement and character growth. For those seeking specific details regarding extracurricular activities, student-to-teacher ratios, or current administrative policies, the school typically maintains direct lines of communication through its district office to ensure parents and guardians remain informed about student progress and school events.

For more information, contact DeSoto Elementary School at (618) 867-2317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.