CHRISMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chrisman Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edgar County CUD 6 school district, located in Chrisman, IL with about 139 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 11 teachers, Chrisman 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.

Chrisman Elementary School, located at 111 N. Pennsylvania in Chrisman, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Chrisman Community Unit School District #5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy and mathematics while providing a small-town atmosphere that encourages personalized attention and active involvement from families and the surrounding community.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school by promoting character education and community engagement. By operating as a pillar of the Chrisman area, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education in a safe, collaborative setting. Whether through local events or extracurricular opportunities, Chrisman Elementary remains focused on the long-term success and wellbeing of its student body within the Illinois public school system.

For more information, contact Chrisman Elem School at (217) 269-2022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.