Prairie Central Primary West
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Prairie Central Primary West, located in Chenoa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8. The school is dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, typically focusing on students in the pre-kindergarten through primary grade levels. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, aiming to build a strong base for students before they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.
As a community-focused institution, Prairie Central Primary West reflects the values of the surrounding Chenoa area, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the unique learning needs of young children, often incorporating interactive and play-based learning strategies. By maintaining a smaller, localized setting, the school provides an intimate atmosphere that helps young students feel comfortable, engaged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors within the district.
As a community-focused institution, Prairie Central Primary West reflects the values of the surrounding Chenoa area, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the unique learning needs of young children, often incorporating interactive and play-based learning strategies. By maintaining a smaller, localized setting, the school provides an intimate atmosphere that helps young students feel comfortable, engaged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors within the district.
278
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 244 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White244 (87.8 %)
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Hispanic18 (6.5 %)
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Two or More12 (4.3 %)
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Black4 (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)945-2971 |
| Website: | http://www.prairiecentral.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 278 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
95
Kindergarten
86
Grade 1
97
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 95 |
| Kindergarten | 86 |
| Grade 1 | 97 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 129 | 46.4% |
| Male | 149 | 53.6% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
218 Students
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