Central SD 51 School District

1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571-1111
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Central SD 51 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,361 students in Central SD 51 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Central SD 51 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,361 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Central SD 51 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#31 out of 926 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Central SD 51  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central SD 51  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central SD 51  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
13 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,220 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
90%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
26
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
125
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,639 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Central SD 51  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Central SD 51  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,366
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Central SD 51  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,639
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Central SD 51  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central SD 51 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-3
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Central Intermediate School
Math: 50% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Grades: 4-8
| 793 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central SD 51 School District?
Central SD 51 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,361 students.
What is the rank of Central SD 51 School District?
Central SD 51 School District is ranked #31 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central SD 51 School District?
90% of Central SD 51 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central SD 51 School District?
Central SD 51 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central SD 51 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,639 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 52% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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