SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Seymour Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Payson CUSD 1 school district, located in Payson, IL with about 311 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 21 teachers, Seymour Elementary 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.
Seymour Elementary School, located at 404 W State St in Payson, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Community Unit School District 1. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the Payson area, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social development, and community involvement. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between staff, students, and local families.
Beyond its core curriculum, Seymour Elementary emphasizes the importance of character building and student engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Adams County community, Seymour Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact Seymour Elementary School at (217) 656-3323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Payson, IL 62360-1041
(217) 656-3323
SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Payson, IL with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Payson CUSD 1
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.