Central City Elementary School

129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Central City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Central City Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Central City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central City Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1911 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
86%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Central City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central City Elementary School's ranking?
Central City Elementary School is ranked #1911 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Central City Elementary School often compared to?
Central City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iuka Comm Cons School, Odin Attendance Center K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
349 students attend Central City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central City Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central City Elementary School offer ?
Central City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Central City Elementary School part of?
Central City Elementary School is part of Central City SD 133 School District.

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Spring Break-No School
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day Of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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