Prairie Central Elem School

Prairie Central CUSD 8
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
367 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
School Overview
Prairie Central Elementary School, located at 600 S 1st St in Fairbury, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary-aged students. It emphasizes fundamental academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into the middle school grades.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Fairbury area. Beyond its core curriculum, Prairie Central Elementary typically incorporates various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives designed to engage students in both academic and personal enrichment. By maintaining a focus on individualized instruction and community-based values, the school strives to create a stable, encouraging atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills for their long-term educational journey.
367
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    314 (85.6%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
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)692-2623
Website: http://www.prairiecentral.org
Grade Range: 2nd - 4th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
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
Grade 2 128
Grade 3 131
Grade 4 108
Gender Ratio