WASHINGTON-MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington-Monroe Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln ESD 27 school district, located in Lincoln, IL with about 217 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 16 teachers, Washington-Monroe 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.

Washington-Monroe Elementary School, located at 1002 Pekin St. in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lincoln Elementary School District 27. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build core competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop positive character traits and community engagement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Washington-Monroe is known for being an integral part of the small-town community fabric of Lincoln. The school focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the broader community to ensure student success. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school, focusing on the essential building blocks of lifelong learning and citizenship.

For more information, contact Washington-Monroe Elem School at (217) 732-4764 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.