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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,281 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 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,281 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Central SD 51 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
14 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,154 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
114
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,553 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,138
$21,914
Spending / Student
$15,553
$21,170
Best Central SD 51 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Grades: 4-8
| 735 students
Rank: #22.
Central Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-3
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central SD 51 School District?
Central SD 51 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,281 students.
What is the rank of Central SD 51 School District?
Central SD 51 School District is ranked #34 out of 845 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science 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 16:1, 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 $15,553 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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