Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 605 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
25%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Central Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 18, 2022 (Thursday)
First Day of School - FULL DAY
August 18, 2022 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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