PEOTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peotone Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peotone CUSD 207U school district, located in Peotone, IL with about 346 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 22 teachers, Peotone Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Peotone Elementary School, located at 426 N. Conrad St. in Peotone, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U, the school focuses on the developmental and educational needs of its youngest learners, typically encompassing primary grade levels. The school is integrated into the heart of the village of Peotone, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered learning environment.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills during these formative years. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Peotone Elementary aims to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a collaborative setting. Overall, the institution serves as a critical stepping stone, preparing children for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

For more information, contact Peotone Elem School at (708) 258-6955 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

426 N Conrad St
Peotone, IL 60468-9245
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PEOTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peotone, IL with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Peotone CUSD 207U
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
22
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEOTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.