LOWPOINT-WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 school district, located in Washburn, IL with about 190 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 15 teachers, Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School, located in Washburn, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students, typically offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children.

The school is a key component of the Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21, which serves the surrounding rural area. Because of its location in a small-town setting, the school often benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where parents, teachers, and staff work collaboratively to provide individualized attention to students. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School at (309) 248-7221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.