BONFIELD GRADE SCHOOL

Bonfield Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Herscher CUSD 2 school district, located in Bonfield, IL with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 16 teachers, Bonfield Grade 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.

Bonfield Grade School is a small, rural public elementary school located in the village of Bonfield, Illinois. As part of the Herscher Community Unit School District 2, the school serves students in the primary grade levels, typically focusing on providing a foundational education in a tight-knit, community-centered environment. Because of its location in a smaller municipality, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

The school is well-regarded for being an integral part of the local community, fostering strong relationships between educators, students, and parents. While it operates with the resources of a larger district, Bonfield Grade School maintains the charm and manageable pace of a village schoolhouse. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the broader Herscher district.

For more information, contact Bonfield Grade School at (815) 933-6995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.