CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rochelle CCSD 231 school district, located in Rochelle, IL with about 256 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 444 N 8th St in Rochelle, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students, typically focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also promoting social-emotional development.
As a primary school, Central Elementary plays a vital role in the Rochelle community by creating a supportive environment designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors. The school typically focuses on building strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement, and maintaining a nurturing classroom atmosphere. By prioritizing both high standards of learning and character development, Central Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed as they transition into the upper grade levels.
For more information, contact Central Elem School at (815) 562-8251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rochelle, IL 61068-1460
(815) 562-8251
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rochelle, IL with about 256 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rochelle CCSD 231
- Total Students:
- 256
- Teachers:
- 20.6
- 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 256 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.7%
- White
- 18.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- 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.