CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wilmette SD 39 school district, located in Wilmette, IL with about 459 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Central Elem School 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 910 Central Avenue in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in the Wilmette Public Schools District 39. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. Serving children from kindergarten through fourth grade, Central Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a diverse curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
The school is a central fixture of the Wilmette community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and a robust partnership between educators and families. Its facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning experiences, and the staff is recognized for employing modern pedagogical strategies that cater to individual student needs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and high standards for student achievement, Central Elementary School consistently plays a vital role in preparing its pupils for future academic success in the district’s middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact Central Elem School at (847) 251-3252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmette, IL 60091-2608
(847) 251-3252
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmette, IL with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilmette SD 39
- Total Students:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 34.79
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 459 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.