FARMINGTON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Farmington Central Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Farmington Central CUSD 265 school district, located in Farmington, IL with about 634 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Farmington Central Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Farmington Central Elementary School, located at 108 N Lightfoot Rd in Farmington, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. The facility is designed to accommodate the developmental needs of young learners, offering a curriculum that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative and extracurricular exploration.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources, Farmington Central Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. With its focus on character development and academic achievement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children within the Farmington area, striving to provide each student with the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Farmington Central Elem Sch at (309) 245-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531-9647
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FARMINGTON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Farmington, IL with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
634
Teachers:
40
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 634 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARMINGTON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.