CALHOUN ELEMENTARY/ JR HIGH SCHOOL

Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calhoun CUSD 40 school district, located in Hardin, IL with about 327 students offering grade levels from 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, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch 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.

Calhoun Elementary/Jr. High School, located in Hardin, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Calhoun Community Unit School District 40. Situated in a rural setting at 52 Poor Farm Hollow, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students spanning from elementary grades through junior high. The institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive core curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community engagement within the small-town atmosphere of Calhoun County.

As a central hub for local families, the school emphasizes a supportive educational climate characterized by smaller class sizes and a close-knit community feel. By integrating essential academic standards with local extracurricular activities, Calhoun Elementary/Jr. High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The facility reflects the district's commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to the youth of Hardin and the surrounding rural areas, ensuring that students have the necessary resources to develop fundamental skills in a localized, attentive setting.

For more information, contact Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch at (618) 576-2341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.