GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glendale Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Peoria SD 86 school district, located in East Peoria, IL with about 154 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 12 teachers, Glendale 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.

Glendale Elementary School, located at 1000 Bloomington Rd in East Peoria, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the East Peoria School District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals while promoting social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, Glendale strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and character building, focusing on helping students develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Glendale Elementary seeks to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in East Peoria provides a community-oriented setting, allowing the school to maintain strong ties with the surrounding area and provide a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

For more information, contact Glendale Elem School at (309) 427-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.