ST JACOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
St Jacob Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Triad CUSD 2 school district, located in Saint Jacob, IL with about 198 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 11 teachers, St Jacob Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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. Jacob Elementary School is a public school located in the small village of Saint Jacob, Illinois, serving students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Triad Community Unit School District 2, the school focuses on providing foundational education in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment. The school typically serves students from early elementary grades through the primary years, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a sense of community pride and local engagement.
Because it is situated in a smaller, close-knit township, the school is known for its relatively intimate setting, which allows for closer interaction between staff, students, and families. It plays a central role in the lives of local residents, acting as a hub for educational development and community activities. As part of the larger Triad district, students at St. Jacob Elementary benefit from the resources and administrative structure of a broader school system while enjoying the distinct, small-school atmosphere that defines the village of Saint Jacob.
For more information, contact St Jacob Elem School at (618) 644-2541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Jacob, IL 62281-0317
(618) 644-2541
ST JACOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Jacob, IL with about 198 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Triad CUSD 2
- Total Students:
- 198
- Teachers:
- 11.85
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 198 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST JACOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.