Central Elem School

www.d62.org

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1526 E. Thacker St. in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social-emotional skills. With a curriculum designed to meet the needs of elementary-aged children, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Central Elementary is known for its strong community involvement and dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school staff works collaboratively with parents and local stakeholders to promote student engagement through various programs and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and equipped with the tools necessary for long-term success in an ever-changing world.

308

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	81
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	16

White
168 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
81 (26.3 %)
Asian
31 (10.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.2 %)
Black
12 (3.9 %)

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:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1575
Website:	http://www.d62.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41