Central Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 732-3386
Central Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 0.24, 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 | #1049 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln ESD 27 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 Lincoln Community High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 365 students
0.1 miles
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535 0.1 6-8 365 - Lincoln Northwest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 269 students
0.5 miles
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819 0.5 PK-5 269 - Lincoln Washington-monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 217 students
0.6 miles
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764 0.6 K-5 217 - Lincoln Lincoln Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 819 students
0.9 miles
1000 Primm Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131 0.9 9-12 819 - Lincoln Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 94 students
1.1 miles
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386 1.1 PK-2 94
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