BROWN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brown County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brown County CUSD 1 school district, located in Mount Sterling, IL with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 23 teachers, Brown County Elementary 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.

Brown County Elementary School, located at 501 NW Cross Street in Mount Sterling, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a primary institution within the Brown County Community Unit School District #1, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates with a commitment to student achievement and community engagement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Mount Sterling area. By providing a structured curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, Brown County Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The faculty and staff emphasize a collaborative approach to education, encouraging partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.

For more information, contact Brown County Elementary School at (217) 773-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.