ST ELMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

St Elmo Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St Elmo CUSD 202 school district, located in Saint Elmo, IL with about 247 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, St Elmo Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

St. Elmo Elementary School, located at 519 W 2nd St in Saint Elmo, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the St. Elmo Community Unit School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It typically serves students from early childhood through the elementary grades, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to engage positively within their local environment.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, staff, and families. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community involvement, St. Elmo Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through a combination of core curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute to the future of the Fayette County area.

For more information, contact St Elmo Elem School at (618) 829-3263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.