Illini Elementary School

Illini is a Great school. all 3 of my kids went there!. the teachers and principals ( past and present) are/were very approachable and friendly. I brag about them all the time. my kids know no other school dist. They may not be perfect, but I thinks it is great compared to private schooling.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are excellent and full of passion. However, the administration could care less about the children's education or safety. For example, they have allowed my kindergartner to get on the bus when she was in the afterschool program. The afterschool program is also horrible. They rarely know where your child is and are extremely rude. My son has came home many times stating he was being picked on by the older children. They no longer go to the afterschool program.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel proud that my children have attended Illini Elementary. I do feel the Administration should familiarize themselves a little better in the special needs department. Most of the services are contracted out through BASSC or TheraKids, and they are wonderful. Without a lot services coming directly from the school, I think the Administration Department doesn't find it necessesary to update themselves on current information in regards to autism or other developmental disabilities. The regular curriculum is wonderful and challenging. The teachers are caring and strive to truly educate the students - academically, socially, and emotionally.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had three children attend Illini and they have all loved it. The PreK staff is wonderful! The teachers we have had in K, 1st, and 2nd have also been great! We have loved our time at Illini.
--Submitted by a parent

The Pre-K program is excellent, and the teachers are wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is 4 years old and in prek at Illini. He LOVES it there! All of his teachers are so patient and they make learning so fun for the kids. He always comes home and is excited to showe me what he did, and is learning stuff so quickly! I love this school!
--Submitted by a parent

My son is three years old and is in preschool at Illini. He really likes it a lot. His teachers are very patient and capable.
--Submitted by a parent

Daughter attended kindergarten and 1st grade. She excelled! Wonderful teachers and staff. We were very impressed with the academics. Our daughter was working on projects that her cousins were doing in 3rd grade (in a different state). Fantastic school! Great PTA! I have nothing but praise.
--Submitted by Aimee Woods, a parent