PALESTINE GRADE SCHOOL

Palestine Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palestine CUSD 3 school district, located in Palestine, IL with about 213 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 16 teachers, Palestine Grade 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.

Palestine Grade School, located at 205 S. Washington St. in Palestine, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Crawford County community. As part of the Palestine Community Unit School District 3, the school focuses on providing essential academic instruction to elementary-aged students, fostering a supportive environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Palestine, emphasizing a tight-knit community feel where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards alongside character development, Palestine Grade School strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to the district's secondary education levels while serving as a central hub for student growth and local pride.

For more information, contact Palestine Grade School at (618) 586-2713 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.