JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jasper Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jasper CCSD 17 school district, located in Fairfield, IL with about 169 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 13 teachers, Jasper 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.

Jasper Elementary School, located in Fairfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in Wayne County, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Fairfield school district system, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment where young students can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school is characteristic of rural Illinois educational centers, emphasizing a close-knit community atmosphere. By maintaining a focus on foundational education, Jasper Elementary plays a critical role in the development of the area’s youth, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school while collaborating with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Jasper Elem School at (618) 842-3048 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.