SESSER-VALIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sesser-Valier Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 school district, located in Sesser, IL with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, Sesser-Valier 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.

Sesser-Valier Elementary School is located in Sesser, Illinois, and serves as a foundational component of the Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in the primary and intermediate grade levels. By emphasizing both academic growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition into the district’s junior high and high school programs.

The institution benefits from its small-town setting, which fosters strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. As a hub for the Sesser community, the school emphasizes traditional educational values while striving to integrate modern resources to meet state academic standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Sesser-Valier Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children within the district.

For more information, contact Sesser-Valier Elem School at (618) 625-5105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4626 State Hwy 154
Sesser, IL 62884-2277
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SESSER-VALIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sesser, IL with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
311
Teachers:
18.22
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 311 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SESSER-VALIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.