Central Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Central Elementary School serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
97 students

Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
6 teachers

Showing 1994–2003. View full 17-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Asian
1%
6%

Showing 1992–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
99%
45%

Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
1%
0.02

Showing 1992–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
97 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Central Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Salem School District 111.

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