STEELEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Steeleville Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Steeleville CUSD 138 school district, located in Steeleville, IL with about 302 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 17 teachers, Steeleville 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.

Steeleville Elementary School, located at 609 S Sparta St in Steeleville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Steeleville Community Unit School District 203. As a small-town school, it is generally characterized by a close-knit environment that focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering personal development for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into junior high and high school by establishing strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Steeleville Elementary plays an integral role in the town’s civic life, often acting as a hub for local families and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school strives to address the individual needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed. The facility itself reflects the quiet, community-oriented nature of Steeleville, offering a stable and traditional learning setting for the children of the surrounding Randolph County area.

For more information, contact Steeleville Elem School at (618) 965-3469 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.