SOUTH JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Jacksonville Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jacksonville SD 117 school district, located in South Jacksonvill, IL with about 329 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, South Jacksonville Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

South Jacksonville Elementary School, located at 1700 S. West St. in South Jacksonville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jacksonville School District 117. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-centered institution, South Jacksonville Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding local area. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to create an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact South Jacksonville Elem School at (217) 245-5514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.