School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2
Total Students (09-10)
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)4%
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)58%
22%
Black
(09-10)1%
20%
White
(09-10)37%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
6%
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?
199 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Harvard Community Unit School District 50.
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