PRAIRIE CENTRAL PRIMARY WEST
Prairie Central Primary West is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prairie Central CUSD 8 school district, located in Chenoa, IL with about 241 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Prairie Central Primary West has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Prairie Central Primary West, located in Chenoa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8. The school is dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, typically focusing on students in the pre-kindergarten through primary grade levels. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, aiming to build a strong base for students before they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.
As a community-focused institution, Prairie Central Primary West reflects the values of the surrounding Chenoa area, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the unique learning needs of young children, often incorporating interactive and play-based learning strategies. By maintaining a smaller, localized setting, the school provides an intimate atmosphere that helps young students feel comfortable, engaged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors within the district.
For more information, contact Prairie Central Primary West at (815) 945-2971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chenoa, IL 61726-1368
(815) 945-2971
PRAIRIE CENTRAL PRIMARY WEST is a public Title I school in Chenoa, IL with about 241 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prairie Central CUSD 8
- Total Students:
- 241
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 241 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE CENTRAL PRIMARY WEST is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 41.1%
- Male
- 58.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.