GRANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grant Park Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grant Park CUSD 6 school district, located in Grant Park, IL with about 321 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, Grant Park 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.

Grant Park Elementary School, located in the village of Grant Park, Illinois, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Grant Park Community Unit School District #6, 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 fundamental skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement.

Because of its location in a smaller, rural Illinois community, Grant Park Elementary is known for its tight-knit atmosphere. The school staff generally maintains close communication with families to ensure personalized attention for students, aiming to prepare them for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels. By emphasizing small-town values and high academic standards, the institution serves as a central hub for the educational life of families in the Grant Park area.

For more information, contact Grant Park Elem School at (815) 465-2183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.