JOHN GREER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Greer Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hoopeston Area CUSD 11 school district, located in Hoopeston, IL with about 295 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 18 teachers, John Greer Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

John Greer Elementary School, located in Hoopeston, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (often grades 3–5). As part of the Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District #11, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The facility on West Main Street acts as a central hub for the district's elementary programming, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, John Greer Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, which is a hallmark of the small-town environment in Hoopeston. The school actively works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, aiming to build a partnership that supports both the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community-based values, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of the children within the Hoopeston Area district.

For more information, contact John Greer Elem School at (217) 283-6667 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.