JAC-CEN-DEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp school district, located in Osgood, IN with about 431 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 26 teachers, Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School, located in Osgood, Indiana, serves as a foundational pillar for the Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character building, the institution aims to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years while maintaining a strong connection to the local community values inherent to this rural Ripley County district.

As an essential part of the Osgood area, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to address the diverse needs of their student population. Through a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and mathematical skills, the faculty strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning. With its location on US 421, the elementary school acts as a local hub, maintaining a small-town educational culture that prioritizes student engagement and holistic growth.

For more information, contact Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School at (812) 689-4144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.