DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dunbar Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East St Louis SD 189 school district, located in East St Louis, IL with about 475 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 26 teachers, Dunbar Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Dunbar Elementary School is a public school located in East St. Louis, Illinois, serving students in the East St. Louis School District 189. Situated on Tudor Avenue, the school operates as a foundational part of the local educational landscape, focusing on providing primary instruction to children in the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, Dunbar Elementary is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development within a diverse student body, often working within the specific socioeconomic context of the East St. Louis area to provide essential resources and learning opportunities.

The school is categorized by its commitment to meeting state educational standards while addressing the unique challenges faced by students in the region. As part of District 189, Dunbar Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character education, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Through its faculty and administrative support, the school strives to create a structured environment that encourages student engagement, promotes attendance, and works toward narrowing the achievement gap, acting as a vital anchor for neighborhood families.

For more information, contact Dunbar Elem School at (618) 646-3840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.