A-C Central Elementary School

A-C Central CUSD 262
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
148 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
A-C Central Elementary School, located at 191 S. Bluff St. in Chandlerville, Illinois, serves as a core educational pillar for the A-C Central Community Unit School District 262. As a rural school serving the students of Cass County, it focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit community setting. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students, emphasizing a supportive environment where teachers and staff work closely with families to meet individual student needs.

Beyond academics, A-C Central Elementary plays a vital role in the civic and social life of Chandlerville. Being part of a smaller school district allows for a personalized approach to instruction and a strong sense of school spirit among students, parents, and faculty. The school remains committed to preparing its young learners for their transition to the middle and high school levels, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
148
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    144 (97.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: A-C Central CUSD 262
Phone: (217)458-2224
Website: http://www.a-ccentral.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 34
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 21
Gender Ratio
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Virginia Elem School
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180 Students
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691 (7.8 miles away)
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