SOUTH PEKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Pekin Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Pekin SD 137 school district, located in South Pekin, IL with about 227 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 19 teachers, South Pekin 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.

South Pekin Elementary School, located at 206 Main St in South Pekin, Illinois, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community. As a small-town school, it generally focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its specific student body.

The school operates as a central hub for the village of South Pekin, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural Illinois districts, the school strives to provide personalized attention and a tight-knit school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

For more information, contact South Pekin Elem School at (309) 348-3695 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.