ROE 53 SAFE SCHOOL

ROE 53 Safe School is a public school that is part of the Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE school district, located in Creve Coeur, IL with about 9 students. With about 3 teachers, ROE 53 Safe School has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

The ROE 53 Safe School, located in Creve Coeur, Illinois, operates under the Regional Office of Education #53 (serving Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties). It serves as an alternative educational placement designed for students in grades 6 through 12 who have been expelled or are at risk of expulsion from their home districts due to behavioral or disciplinary issues. The school’s primary mission is to provide a structured, safe, and supportive environment where students can continue their academic progress while receiving the specialized intervention necessary to address the root causes of their behavioral challenges.

The program focuses on balancing rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning and behavioral modification. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school is able to offer individualized attention that helps students work toward credit recovery and academic remediation. Ultimately, the goal of the ROE 53 Safe School is to stabilize the student’s educational trajectory, equip them with the coping mechanisms and self-regulation skills needed for success, and facilitate their eventual transition back into a traditional school setting.

For more information, contact ROE 53 Safe School at (309) 698-8034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.