PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Petersburg Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Porta CUSD 202 school district, located in Petersburg, IL with about 343 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 23 teachers, Petersburg 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.

Petersburg Elementary School, located at 514 W. Monroe St. in Petersburg, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the PORTA Community Unit School District #202. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personalized learning, the faculty strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Petersburg Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school typically engages in various extracurricular programs and events that encourage student participation and parental collaboration, helping to create a cohesive school culture. As a central pillar of the Petersburg area, the school remains committed to cultivating a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking space where students are encouraged to develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.

For more information, contact Petersburg Elem School at (217) 632-7731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.