EGYPTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Egyptian Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Egyptian CUSD 5 school district, located in Tamms, IL with about 251 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 18 teachers, Egyptian Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Egyptian Elementary School, located at 20023 Diswood Road in Tamms, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Egyptian Community Unit School District #5. As a small, rural school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the Southern Illinois region. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can develop academically, socially, and emotionally through a structured curriculum tailored to meet state standards.

Beyond core academics, Egyptian Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on building strong teacher-student relationships, the school strives to prepare its youth for future academic transitions while reflecting the values and character of the surrounding Tamms area. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to ensure that students receive equitable opportunities for growth, utilizing local resources to create a personalized educational experience despite the challenges often faced by schools in smaller, rural districts.

For more information, contact Egyptian Elem School at (618) 776-5251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.