Prairie Central Primary East

Prairie Central CUSD 8
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
148 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Prairie Central Primary East, located in Chatsworth, Illinois, is a foundational element of the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8. Serving the youngest learners in the district, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of early childhood and primary-grade students. As a rural-serving institution, it plays a vital role in the Chatsworth community by offering a supportive space where children can build their academic and social-emotional skills during their formative years.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development in a collaborative setting. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Prairie Central Primary East emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated staff, the school aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to the upper-elementary levels within the broader Prairie Central district.
148
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (79.7%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (14.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.1%)
  • Black
    2 (1.4%)
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: Prairie Central CUSD 8
Phone: (815)635-3555
Website: http://www.prairiecentral.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
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 51
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 48
Gender Ratio