OBLONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oblong Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oblong CUSD 4 school district, located in Oblong, IL with about 421 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 30 teachers, Oblong 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.

Oblong Elementary School, located at 600 W Main St in Oblong, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oblong Community Unit School District 4. As a small-town school, it focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Oblong Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student character development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school encourages collaboration between faculty, parents, and local residents to create a safe and engaging space for children to thrive. Whether through extracurricular activities or classroom initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for their future academic transitions, maintaining a strong commitment to the educational success of the youth in the Oblong area.

For more information, contact Oblong Elem School at (618) 592-4225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.