C B SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C B Smith Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pekin PSD 108 school district, located in Pekin, IL with about 293 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 17 teachers, C B Smith Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

C.B. Smith Elementary School, located at 1314 Matilda Street in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a local educational institution within the Pekin Public Schools District 108. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community-based learning and the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing small-group instruction and collaborative classroom activities, C.B. Smith aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school, ensuring they develop both the academic skills and the interpersonal habits necessary for long-term educational success within the Pekin community.

For more information, contact C B Smith Elem School at (309) 477-4713 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.