TRI-VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tri-Valley Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tri Valley CUSD 3 school district, located in Downs, IL with about 397 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 25 teachers, Tri-Valley Elem 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.

Tri-Valley Elementary School, located in the rural community of Downs, Illinois, serves as a foundational component of the Tri-Valley Community Unit School District No. 3. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where staff and families collaborate to support the academic and social-emotional development of students from early childhood through the elementary grades. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare students for success as they transition into the district's middle and high school levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tri-Valley Elementary is recognized for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically focuses on character development alongside rigorous classroom instruction, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for its student body. Given its location in Downs, the school benefits from the stability and involvement of a smaller town setting, which allows for consistent communication between educators and parents to ensure that every student's individual learning needs are met in a safe and nurturing environment.

For more information, contact Tri-Valley Elem School at (309) 378-2031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.