MARYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Maryville Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Granite City CUSD 9 school district, located in Granite City, IL with about 402 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd 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 23 teachers, Maryville Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Maryville Elementary School, located at 4651 Maryville Road in Granite City, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Granite City Community Unit School District 9. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its student body. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Maryville Elementary functions as a key hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a sense of community through school programs, parent involvement, and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education, often leveraging the resources of the larger Granite City school district to provide support services and enrichment activities. Located in a residential area of Granite City, the school remains a focal point for early childhood and primary education, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Maryville Elem School at (618) 931-2044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.