DU QUOIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Du Quoin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Du Quoin CUSD 300 school district, located in Du Quoin, IL with about 495 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 32 teachers, Du Quoin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Du Quoin Elementary School, located at 845 E Jackson St in Du Quoin, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the core educational development of students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes building strong academic foundations in subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Du Quoin Elementary is an integral part of the small-town fabric of Du Quoin. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage student success. By providing a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Du Quoin Elementary School at (618) 542-2646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.