ELVERADO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Elverado Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Elverado CUSD 196 school district, located in Vergennes, IL with about 91 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 7 teachers, Elverado Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Elverado Junior High School is a public middle school located in Vergennes, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Elverado Community Unit School District 196, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local rural community. It is designed to provide a foundational academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the high school level, focusing on core curriculum subjects while fostering student development during their early adolescent years.

Reflecting its setting in a small, close-knit community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning and maintains strong ties with the surrounding area. The district is known for its commitment to providing accessible education to students in Jackson County, and Elverado Junior High plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success. By providing a stable and focused learning atmosphere, the school aims to support the diverse social and academic needs of its student body within the Vergennes community.

For more information, contact Elverado Junior High School at (618) 684-3527 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.