Central Elementary Grade School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Elementary Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
Central Elementary Grade School's student population of 165 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
165 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary Grade School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
92%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Elementary Grade School often compared to?
Central Elementary Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Elementary Grade School?
165 students attend Central Elementary Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Central Elementary Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary Grade School?
Central Elementary Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary Grade School offer ?
Central Elementary Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary Grade School part of?
Central Elementary Grade School is part of Central CUSD 3 School District.
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