Central Elementary School
Tel:
(309) 853-4290
Central Elementary School serves 390 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2723 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 41% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kewanee CUSD 229 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Kewanee High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Central Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Irving Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kewanee Central Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 233 students
0.0 miles
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290 0.0 7-8 233 - Kewanee Irving Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 274 students
0.5 miles
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013 0.5 2-3 274 - Kewanee Kewanee High School Grades: 9-12 | 561 students
0.7 miles
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328 0.7 9-12 561 - Kewanee Lyle School Grades: PK | 128 students
0.8 miles
920 N Burr St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-2741 0.8 PK 128 - Kewanee Belle Alexander Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 230 students
1.0 miles
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449 1.0 K-1 230
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