STE MARIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ste Marie Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jasper County CUD 1 school district, located in Sainte Marie, IL with about 119 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 7 teachers, Ste Marie Elem 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.

Ste. Marie Elementary School, located in the small village of Sainte Marie, Illinois, serves as a focal point for the local community’s educational needs. Situated in Jasper County, the school operates within a rural setting that emphasizes a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is part of the Jasper County Community Unit School District 1, which works to provide a foundational academic experience for primary-level students before they transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

As a foundational institution in a historically agricultural area, Ste. Marie Elementary reflects the values of its surrounding community, prioritizing both academic development and character education. Because it is located in a village with a population of only a few hundred people, the school often acts as a community hub, fostering strong relationships between families, teachers, and local residents. It provides a quiet, focused atmosphere for young learners, maintaining a commitment to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors within the broader district.

For more information, contact Ste Marie Elem School at (618) 455-3219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.