DONOVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donovan Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Donovan CUSD 3 school district, located in Donovan, IL with about 114 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 9 teachers, Donovan Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Donovan Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the village of Donovan, Illinois. Serving the local community within Iroquois County, the school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels. As part of the Donovan Community Unit School District #3, the institution focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to offer personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school is situated along U.S. Highway 52, serving as a central hub for the area’s families. Like many rural Illinois schools, Donovan Elementary emphasizes basic academic excellence while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding community. By keeping class sizes manageable, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative educational experience that prepares students for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Donovan Elem School at (815) 486-7321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.