PRAIRIE DU ROCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Du Rocher Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prairie Du Rocher CCSD 134 school district, located in Prairie Du Rocher, IL with about 143 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 14 teachers, Prairie Du Rocher Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Prairie du Rocher Elementary School is a small, public school located in the historic village of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a cornerstone of its rural community. Due to its location in a small, tight-knit village, the school is known for fostering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close relationship between teachers, families, and the local community.

The school is part of the Prairie du Rocher Community Consolidated School District 134. Because of its size, the institution emphasizes a supportive, family-oriented culture that prioritizes fundamental academic skills and student development. While it operates with limited resources compared to larger urban districts, the school takes pride in its role as the primary educational hub for the local area, offering a traditional educational experience rooted in the values of its historic, river-bottom community.

For more information, contact Prairie Du Rocher Elem School at (618) 284-3530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.