Central Elementary School

117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.39, 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
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
77%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
334 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Pontiac CCSD 429 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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