CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Centennial Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plano CUSD 88 school district, located in Plano, IL with about 327 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 22 teachers, Centennial Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Centennial Elementary School, located at 800 S West St in Plano, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plano Community Unit School District 88. As an elementary-level school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in their early formative years, emphasizing core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school through a structured and supportive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Centennial Elementary plays an active role in the Plano community by promoting inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent-teacher partnerships, Centennial strives to create a positive school climate where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a sense of community responsibility.

For more information, contact Centennial Elem School at (630) 552-3234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 S West St
Plano, IL 60545-1969
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CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plano, IL with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plano CUSD 88
Total Students:
327
Teachers:
22.5
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd 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 327 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.9%
White
39.1%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.