Schiller Elem School

(618)532-1907

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Schiller Elementary School is a public school located in Centralia, Illinois, serving students in the Centralia School District 135. As a core educational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged children, typically spanning grades K–5. The school is situated near the heart of Centralia, positioning it as a local hub for families in the immediate area.

Academically, Schiller Elementary emphasizes the development of essential skills in reading, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school transitions. Like many schools in the district, it strives to foster a supportive learning environment through small-group instruction and collaborative classroom activities. By maintaining a presence at 800 W 4th St, the school continues to play a vital role in the long-standing educational traditions of the Centralia community.

262

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schiller Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	5
Black	61
Asian	2
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
147 (56.1 %)
Black
61 (23.3 %)
Two or More
46 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Centralia SD 135
Phone:	(618)532-1907
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 133