CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central City Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central City SD 133 school district, located in Centralia, IL with about 335 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 20 teachers, Central City Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Central City Elementary School, located at 129 Douglas St in Centralia, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, fostering a learning environment centered on fundamental skills in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is part of the broader Centralia educational landscape, aiming to support the developmental needs of young children while preparing them for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and community fabric of Centralia. By offering a structured environment for students during their formative years, Central City Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and basic educational standards. While specific offerings may evolve to meet district requirements, the school remains a key point of reference for families in the 62801 zip code looking to provide their children with a stable and consistent local primary education.
For more information, contact Central City Elem School at (618) 532-9521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Centralia, IL 62801-2129
(618) 532-9521
CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Centralia, IL with about 335 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Central City SD 133
- Total Students:
- 335
- Teachers:
- 20.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 335 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.