FIELD KINDERGARTEN CENTER

Field Kindergarten Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Centralia SD 135 school district, located in Centralia, IL with about 148 students. 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 11 teachers, Field Kindergarten Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Field Kindergarten Center, located at 1101 S. Locust St. in Centralia, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the early childhood development of students in their kindergarten year. By focusing solely on this pivotal transitional stage, the center creates a focused environment tailored to the developmental needs of five- and six-year-olds, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and the establishment of structured classroom habits before students move on to elementary school.

As part of the Centralia community, the school acts as a dedicated hub for young learners, providing a curriculum designed to prepare children for the rigors of primary education. The center’s singular focus allows for a concentration of resources and teaching expertise specifically suited to early learners, fostering an environment where children can build confidence, develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and learn the collaborative behaviors necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Field Kindergarten Center at (618) 532-1907 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.