EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Zion ESD 6 school district, located in Zion, IL with about 187 students offering grade levels from 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 20 teachers, East Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

East Elementary School, located at 2913 Elim Ave in Zion, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Zion Elementary School District 6. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student population. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to provide inclusive programming that meets the diverse needs of the children in the Zion community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, East Elementary plays a vital role in the local community by acting as a hub for families and neighborhood engagement. The staff and administration focus on building strong home-school partnerships to ensure student success from an early age. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and personal growth within the Zion, IL area.

For more information, contact East Elementary School at (847) 872-5425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.