MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Monroe Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe SD 70 school district, located in Bartonville, IL with about 288 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 20 teachers, Monroe Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Monroe Elementary School, located at 5137 W. Cisna Rd. in Bartonville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Limestone Walters Community Consolidated School District 316, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-oriented atmosphere.

As a smaller community school, Monroe Elementary benefits from a focused educational approach that prioritizes individualized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school integrates core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual curiosity and the character of its student body. By emphasizing a positive school culture, Monroe Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where children in the Bartonville area can grow and succeed during their formative years.

For more information, contact Monroe Elem School at (309) 697-3120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.