ILLINOIS CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Illinois City Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockridge CUSD 300 school district, located in Illinois City, IL with about 68 students offering grade levels from 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 6 teachers, Illinois City Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Illinois City Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the unincorporated community of Illinois City, Illinois. As part of the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300, the school serves students in the surrounding agricultural region of Rock Island County. Because of its rural setting, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, prioritizing a personalized approach to learning that leverages its small-town environment to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Academically, the school focuses on building a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core subjects while benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of the larger Rockridge district. Despite its remote location, the school maintains the district’s academic standards and community-centered mission. Residents and parents often value the school for its quiet, safe atmosphere and the supportive, community-oriented experience it provides to its younger students before they transition to larger district campuses for middle and high school.

For more information, contact Illinois City Elem School at (309) 793-8090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.