PATOKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Patoka Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Patoka CUSD 100 school district, located in Patoka, IL with about 143 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, Patoka 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.

Patoka Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Patoka, Illinois, serving students in the surrounding Marion County community. As part of the Patoka Community Unit School District 100, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a close-knit environment. Because of its smaller size, the school is able to foster a personal atmosphere where staff and faculty can focus on individualized student development and maintain strong communication with local families.

The school generally serves students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, acting as a central hub for the town's youth. Academically, the institution focuses on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills. By leveraging its position within a small, tight-knit community, Patoka Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact Patoka Elem School at (618) 432-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.