MOUNT PULASKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mount Pulaski Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mt Pulaski CUSD 23 school district, located in Mount Pulaski, IL with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 teachers, Mount Pulaski Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Mount Pulaski Elementary School, located at 119 N. Garden St. in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local educational community. As a primary institution within the Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where individual student progress and character development are prioritized alongside core curriculum standards.

The facility reflects the values of the surrounding Logan County community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining manageable class sizes and encouraging active participation in school life, Mount Pulaski Elementary aims to prepare its students both academically and socially for their eventual transition to the district’s middle and high school programs. It remains a focal point for the town, striving to balance traditional educational values with the necessary tools for success in a modern academic landscape.

For more information, contact Mount Pulaski Elem School at (217) 792-7220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.